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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.13, 1,179.73 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.13, 1,179.73 and 273.13 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.13 : 1,179.73 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.13/1,179.73 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.13x = 1,179.73 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.13x = 322,219.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,219.65/786.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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