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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.13, 1,756.80 and 713.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.13, 1,756.80 and 713.42 is: 984.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.13 : 1,756.80 = 713.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.13/1,756.80 = 713.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.13x = 1,756.80 × 713.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.13x = 1,253,327.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,327.47/1,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.45

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