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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.55, 1,757.40 and 776.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.55, 1,757.40 and 776.13 is: 1,070.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.55 : 1,757.40 = 776.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.55/1,757.40 = 776.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.55x = 1,757.40 × 776.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.55x = 1,363,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,962.08/1,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.99

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