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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.14, 1,756.44 and 942.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.14, 1,756.44 and 942.36 is: 1,300.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.14 : 1,756.44 = 942.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.14/1,756.44 = 942.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.14x = 1,756.44 × 942.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.14x = 1,655,198.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,198.80/1,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.09

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