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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.70, 1,759.46 and 832.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.70, 1,759.46 and 832.67 is: 1,149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.70 : 1,759.46 = 832.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.70/1,759.46 = 832.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.70x = 1,759.46 × 832.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.70x = 1,465,049.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,049.56/1,274.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.33

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