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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.59, 1,757.70 and 801.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.59, 1,757.70 and 801.09 is: 1,105.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.59 : 1,757.70 = 801.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.59/1,757.70 = 801.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.59x = 1,757.70 × 801.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.59x = 1,408,075.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,075.89/1,273.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.60

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