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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.32, 1,757.13 and 742.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.32, 1,757.13 and 742.22 is: 1,024.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.32 : 1,757.13 = 742.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.32/1,757.13 = 742.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.32x = 1,757.13 × 742.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.32x = 1,304,177.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,177.03/1,273.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.23

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