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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.85, 1,759.19 and 715.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.85, 1,759.19 and 715.28 is: 987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.85 : 1,759.19 = 715.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.85/1,759.19 = 715.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.85x = 1,759.19 × 715.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.85x = 1,258,301.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,301.05/1,274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.02

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