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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,252.07, 1,727.90 and 773.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,252.07, 1,727.90 and 773.63 is: 1,067.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,252.07 : 1,727.90 = 773.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,252.07/1,727.90 = 773.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,252.07x = 1,727.90 × 773.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,252.07x = 1,336,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,748.57/1,252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.64

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