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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.51, 1,757.60 and 832.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.51, 1,757.60 and 832.69 is: 1,149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.51 : 1,757.60 = 832.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.51/1,757.60 = 832.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.51x = 1,757.60 × 832.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.51x = 1,463,535.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,535.94/1,273.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.21

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