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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.88, 1,759.32 and 715.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.88, 1,759.32 and 715.34 is: 987.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.88 : 1,759.32 = 715.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.88/1,759.32 = 715.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.88x = 1,759.32 × 715.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.88x = 1,258,511.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,511.97/1,274.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.16

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