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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.17, 1,756.93 and 749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.17, 1,756.93 and 749.20 is: 1,033.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.17 : 1,756.93 = 749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.17/1,756.93 = 749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.17x = 1,756.93 × 749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.17x = 1,316,291.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,291.96/1,273.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.87

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