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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.06, 1,907.74 and 724.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.06, 1,907.74 and 724.08 is: 1,085.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.06 : 1,907.74 = 724.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.06/1,907.74 = 724.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.06x = 1,907.74 × 724.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.06x = 1,381,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,356.38/1,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,085.07

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