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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.86, 1,759.28 and 715.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.86, 1,759.28 and 715.34 is: 987.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.86 : 1,759.28 = 715.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.86/1,759.28 = 715.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.86x = 1,759.28 × 715.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.86x = 1,258,483.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,483.36/1,274.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.15

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