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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.57, 1,756.90 and 802.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.57, 1,756.90 and 802.04 is: 1,106.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.57 : 1,756.90 = 802.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.57/1,756.90 = 802.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.57x = 1,756.90 × 802.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.57x = 1,409,104.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,104.08/1,273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.42

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