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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.79, 1,757.79 and 714.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.79, 1,757.79 and 714.29 is: 985.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.79 : 1,757.79 = 714.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.79/1,757.79 = 714.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.79x = 1,757.79 × 714.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.79x = 1,255,572.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,572.92/1,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.70

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