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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.48, 1,757.39 and 713.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.48, 1,757.39 and 713.95 is: 985.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.48 : 1,757.39 = 713.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.48/1,757.39 = 713.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.48x = 1,757.39 × 713.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.48x = 1,254,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,680.63/1,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.24

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