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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.11, 1,756.41 and 942.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.11, 1,756.41 and 942.33 is: 1,300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.11 : 1,756.41 = 942.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.11/1,756.41 = 942.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.11x = 1,756.41 × 942.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.11x = 1,655,117.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,117.84/1,273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.06

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