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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.93, 1,757.98 and 714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.93, 1,757.98 and 714.40 is: 985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.93 : 1,757.98 = 714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.93/1,757.98 = 714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.93x = 1,757.98 × 714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.93x = 1,255,900.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,900.91/1,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.85

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