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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.84, 1,936.92 and 1,274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.84, 1,936.92 and 1,274.80 is: 1,756.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.84 : 1,936.92 = 1,274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.84/1,936.92 = 1,274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.84x = 1,936.92 × 1,274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.84x = 2,469,185.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469,185.62/1,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.38

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