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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.80, 1,757.94 and 714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.80, 1,757.94 and 714.28 is: 985.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.80 : 1,757.94 = 714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.80/1,757.94 = 714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.80x = 1,757.94 × 714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.80x = 1,255,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,661.38/1,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.76

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