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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.38, 1,757.85 and 900.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.38, 1,757.85 and 900.66 is: 1,243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.38 : 1,757.85 = 900.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.38/1,757.85 = 900.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.38x = 1,757.85 × 900.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.38x = 1,583,225.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,225.18/1,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.32

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