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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.04, 1,756.68 and 807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.04, 1,756.68 and 807.20 is: 1,113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.04 : 1,756.68 = 807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.04/1,756.68 = 807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.04x = 1,756.68 × 807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.04x = 1,417,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,992.10/1,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.86

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