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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.65, 1,757.58 and 714.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.65, 1,757.58 and 714.12 is: 985.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.65 : 1,757.58 = 714.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.65/1,757.58 = 714.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.65x = 1,757.58 × 714.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.65x = 1,255,123.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,123.03/1,273.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.45

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