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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.94, 1,759.36 and 715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.94, 1,759.36 and 715.40 is: 987.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.94 : 1,759.36 = 715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.94/1,759.36 = 715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.94x = 1,759.36 × 715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.94x = 1,258,646.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,646.14/1,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.22

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