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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.69, 1,756.41 and 1,173.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.69, 1,756.41 and 1,173.25 is: 1,617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.69 : 1,756.41 = 1,173.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.69/1,756.41 = 1,173.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.69x = 1,756.41 × 1,173.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.69x = 2,060,708.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,708.03/1,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.90

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