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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.96, 1,757.80 and 832.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.96, 1,757.80 and 832.51 is: 1,148.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.96 : 1,757.80 = 832.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.96/1,757.80 = 832.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.96x = 1,757.80 × 832.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.96x = 1,463,386.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,386.08/1,273.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.69

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