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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.98, 1,758.39 and 831.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.98, 1,758.39 and 831.11 is: 1,147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.98 : 1,758.39 = 831.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.98/1,758.39 = 831.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.98x = 1,758.39 × 831.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.98x = 1,461,415.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,415.51/1,273.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.13

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