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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.84, 1,757.76 and 795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.84, 1,757.76 and 795.28 is: 1,097.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.84 : 1,757.76 = 795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.84/1,757.76 = 795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.84x = 1,757.76 × 795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.84x = 1,397,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,911.37/1,273.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.40

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