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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.04, 1,756.14 and 830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.04, 1,756.14 and 830.72 is: 1,145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.04 : 1,756.14 = 830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.04/1,756.14 = 830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.04x = 1,756.14 × 830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.04x = 1,458,860.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,860.62/1,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.97

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