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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.06, 1,910.33 and 688.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.06, 1,910.33 and 688.07 is: 1,032.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.06 : 1,910.33 = 688.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.06/1,910.33 = 688.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.06x = 1,910.33 × 688.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.06x = 1,314,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,427.77/1,273.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.49

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