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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.05, 1,909.98 and 883.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.05, 1,909.98 and 883.44 is: 1,325.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.05 : 1,909.98 = 883.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.05/1,909.98 = 883.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.05x = 1,909.98 × 883.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.05x = 1,687,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,352.73/1,273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.44

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