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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.87, 1,757.83 and 714.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.87, 1,757.83 and 714.25 is: 985.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.87 : 1,757.83 = 714.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.87/1,757.83 = 714.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.87x = 1,757.83 × 714.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.87x = 1,255,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,530.08/1,273.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.60

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