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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.36, 1,757.37 and 713.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.36, 1,757.37 and 713.98 is: 985.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.36 : 1,757.37 = 713.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.36/1,757.37 = 713.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.36x = 1,757.37 × 713.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.36x = 1,254,727.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,727.03/1,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.37

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