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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.85, 1,759.15 and 715.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.85, 1,759.15 and 715.25 is: 986.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.85 : 1,759.15 = 715.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.85/1,759.15 = 715.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.85x = 1,759.15 × 715.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.85x = 1,258,221.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,221.45/1,274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.96

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