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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.02, 1,755.99 and 807.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.02, 1,755.99 and 807.54 is: 1,113.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.02 : 1,755.99 = 807.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.02/1,755.99 = 807.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.02x = 1,755.99 × 807.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.02x = 1,418,032.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,032.16/1,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.91

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