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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.74, 1,758.78 and 993.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.74, 1,758.78 and 993.72 is: 1,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.74 : 1,758.78 = 993.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.74/1,758.78 = 993.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.74x = 1,758.78 × 993.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.74x = 1,747,734.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,734.86/1,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.13

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