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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.53, 1,757.31 and 713.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.53, 1,757.31 and 713.97 is: 985.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.53 : 1,757.31 = 713.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.53/1,757.31 = 713.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.53x = 1,757.31 × 713.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.53x = 1,254,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,666.62/1,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.19

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