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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.68, 1,757.72 and 714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.68, 1,757.72 and 714.14 is: 985.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.68 : 1,757.72 = 714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.68/1,757.72 = 714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.68x = 1,757.72 × 714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.68x = 1,255,258.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,258.16/1,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.54

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