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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.88, 1,757.96 and 750.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.88, 1,757.96 and 750.21 is: 1,035.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.88 : 1,757.96 = 750.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.88/1,757.96 = 750.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.88x = 1,757.96 × 750.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.88x = 1,318,835.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,835.42/1,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.29

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