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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.46, 1,757.30 and 713.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.46, 1,757.30 and 713.92 is: 985.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.46 : 1,757.30 = 713.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.46/1,757.30 = 713.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.46x = 1,757.30 × 713.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.46x = 1,254,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,571.62/1,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.17

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