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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.55, 1,758.24 and 956.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.55, 1,758.24 and 956.25 is: 1,320.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.55 : 1,758.24 = 956.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.55/1,758.24 = 956.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.55x = 1,758.24 × 956.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.55x = 1,681,317
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,317/1,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,320.18

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