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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.14, 1,756.97 and 713.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.14, 1,756.97 and 713.61 is: 984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.14 : 1,756.97 = 713.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.14/1,756.97 = 713.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.14x = 1,756.97 × 713.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.14x = 1,253,779.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,779.01/1,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.80

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