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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.46, 1,757.56 and 706.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.46, 1,757.56 and 706.42 is: 974.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.46 : 1,757.56 = 706.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.46/1,757.56 = 706.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.46x = 1,757.56 × 706.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.46x = 1,241,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,579.01/1,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.96

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