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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.02, 1,909.53 and 841.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.02, 1,909.53 and 841.02 is: 1,261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.02 : 1,909.53 = 841.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.02/1,909.53 = 841.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.02x = 1,909.53 × 841.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.02x = 1,605,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,952.92/1,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.53

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