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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.86, 1,758.30 and 831.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.86, 1,758.30 and 831.83 is: 1,148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.86 : 1,758.30 = 831.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.86/1,758.30 = 831.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.86x = 1,758.30 × 831.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.86x = 1,462,593.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,593.74/1,273.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.16

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