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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.62, 1,756.31 and 853.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.62, 1,756.31 and 853.91 is: 1,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.62 : 1,756.31 = 853.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.62/1,756.31 = 853.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.62x = 1,756.31 × 853.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.62x = 1,499,717.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,717.62/1,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.52

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