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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.94, 1,759.68 and 1,064.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.94, 1,759.68 and 1,064.88 is: 1,469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.94 : 1,759.68 = 1,064.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.94/1,759.68 = 1,064.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.94x = 1,759.68 × 1,064.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.94x = 1,873,848.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,873,848.04/1,274.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.75

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