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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.98, 1,758.45 and 750.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.98, 1,758.45 and 750.31 is: 1,035.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.98 : 1,758.45 = 750.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.98/1,758.45 = 750.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.98x = 1,758.45 × 750.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.98x = 1,319,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,382.62/1,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.64

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