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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.81, 1,758.46 and 854.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.81, 1,758.46 and 854.46 is: 1,179.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.81 : 1,758.46 = 854.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.81/1,758.46 = 854.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.81x = 1,758.46 × 854.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.81x = 1,502,533.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,533.73/1,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.56

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