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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.13, 1,755.24 and 918.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.13, 1,755.24 and 918.76 is: 1,266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.13 : 1,755.24 = 918.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.13/1,755.24 = 918.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.13x = 1,755.24 × 918.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.13x = 1,612,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,635.53/1,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.67

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