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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.95, 1,759.35 and 715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.95, 1,759.35 and 715.44 is: 987.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.95 : 1,759.35 = 715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.95/1,759.35 = 715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.95x = 1,759.35 × 715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.95x = 1,258,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,709.36/1,274.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.26

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