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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.96, 1,759.56 and 1,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.96, 1,759.56 and 1,079.12 is: 1,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.96 : 1,759.56 = 1,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.96/1,759.56 = 1,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.96x = 1,759.56 × 1,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.96x = 1,898,776.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,776.39/1,274.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.28

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