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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.03, 1,911.11 and 787.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.03, 1,911.11 and 787.03 is: 1,181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.03 : 1,911.11 = 787.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.03/1,911.11 = 787.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.03x = 1,911.11 × 787.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.03x = 1,504,096.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,096.97/1,273.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.51

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