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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.04, 1,756.18 and 800.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.04, 1,756.18 and 800.71 is: 1,104.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.04 : 1,756.18 = 800.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.04/1,756.18 = 800.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.04x = 1,756.18 × 800.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.04x = 1,406,190.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,190.89/1,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.59

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