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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.09, 1,910.04 and 542.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.09, 1,910.04 and 542.71 is: 814.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.09 : 1,910.04 = 542.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.09/1,910.04 = 542.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.09x = 1,910.04 × 542.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.09x = 1,036,597.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,597.81/1,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.24

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