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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.93, 1,759.28 and 715.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.93, 1,759.28 and 715.42 is: 987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.93 : 1,759.28 = 715.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.93/1,759.28 = 715.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.93x = 1,759.28 × 715.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.93x = 1,258,624.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,624.10/1,274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.21

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