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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.95, 1,758.05 and 714.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.95, 1,758.05 and 714.42 is: 985.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.95 : 1,758.05 = 714.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.95/1,758.05 = 714.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.95x = 1,758.05 × 714.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.95x = 1,255,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255,989.21/1,273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.90

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