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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.76, 1,759.39 and 750.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.76, 1,759.39 and 750.89 is: 1,036.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.76 : 1,759.39 = 750.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.76/1,759.39 = 750.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.76x = 1,759.39 × 750.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.76x = 1,321,110.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,110.88/1,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.36

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