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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.68, 1,758.89 and 832.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.68, 1,758.89 and 832.64 is: 1,149.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.68 : 1,758.89 = 832.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.68/1,758.89 = 832.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.68x = 1,758.89 × 832.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.68x = 1,464,515.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,515.46/1,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.83

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