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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.71, 1,759.18 and 1,014.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.71, 1,759.18 and 1,014.92 is: 1,401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.71 : 1,759.18 = 1,014.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.71/1,759.18 = 1,014.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.71x = 1,759.18 × 1,014.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.71x = 1,785,426.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,426.97/1,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.75

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