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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.76, 1,908.88 and 1,039.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.76, 1,908.88 and 1,039.44 is: 1,556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.76 : 1,908.88 = 1,039.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.76/1,908.88 = 1,039.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.76x = 1,908.88 × 1,039.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.76x = 1,984,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,166.23/1,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.50

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