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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.87, 1,759.49 and 715.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.87, 1,759.49 and 715.43 is: 987.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.87 : 1,759.49 = 715.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.87/1,759.49 = 715.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.87x = 1,759.49 × 715.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.87x = 1,258,795.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,795.44/1,274.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.39

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