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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.70, 1,756.50 and 853.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.70, 1,756.50 and 853.58 is: 1,177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.70 : 1,756.50 = 853.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.70/1,756.50 = 853.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.70x = 1,756.50 × 853.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.70x = 1,499,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,313.27/1,273.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.13

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