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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.85, 1,909.85 and 1,055.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.85, 1,909.85 and 1,055.48 is: 1,581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.85 : 1,909.85 = 1,055.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.85/1,909.85 = 1,055.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.85x = 1,909.85 × 1,055.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.85x = 2,015,793.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,793.65/1,274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.20

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