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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.82, 1,759.09 and 750.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.82, 1,759.09 and 750.75 is: 1,035.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.82 : 1,759.09 = 750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.82/1,759.09 = 750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.82x = 1,759.09 × 750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.82x = 1,320,636.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,636.82/1,274.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.94

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