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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.32, 1,756.74 and 775.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.32, 1,756.74 and 775.84 is: 1,070.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.32 : 1,756.74 = 775.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.32/1,756.74 = 775.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.32x = 1,756.74 × 775.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.32x = 1,362,949.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,949.16/1,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.39

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