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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.52, 1,756.23 and 831.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.52, 1,756.23 and 831.26 is: 1,146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.52 : 1,756.23 = 831.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.52/1,756.23 = 831.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.52x = 1,756.23 × 831.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.52x = 1,459,874.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,874.97/1,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.34

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