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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.08, 1,908.54 and 759

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.08, 1,908.54 and 759 is: 1,137.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.08 : 1,908.54 = 759 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.08/1,908.54 = 759/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.08x = 1,908.54 × 759
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.08x = 1,448,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,581.86/1,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.86

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