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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.72, 1,757.68 and 714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.72, 1,757.68 and 714.18 is: 985.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.72 : 1,757.68 = 714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.72/1,757.68 = 714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.72x = 1,757.68 × 714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.72x = 1,255,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,299.90/1,273.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.54

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