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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.27, 1,755.54 and 824.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.27, 1,755.54 and 824.40 is: 1,136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.27 : 1,755.54 = 824.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.27/1,755.54 = 824.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.27x = 1,755.54 × 824.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.27x = 1,447,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,267.18/1,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.65

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