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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.68, 1,907.46 and 754.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.68, 1,907.46 and 754.96 is: 1,129.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.68 : 1,907.46 = 754.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.68/1,907.46 = 754.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.68x = 1,907.46 × 754.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.68x = 1,440,056.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,056.00/1,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.74

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