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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.75, 1,757.78 and 721.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.75, 1,757.78 and 721.75 is: 996.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.75 : 1,757.78 = 721.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.75/1,757.78 = 721.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.75x = 1,757.78 × 721.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.75x = 1,268,677.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,677.72/1,273.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.02

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