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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.10, 1,905.60 and 908.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.10, 1,905.60 and 908.60 is: 1,360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.10 : 1,905.60 = 908.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.10/1,905.60 = 908.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.10x = 1,905.60 × 908.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.10x = 1,731,428.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,428.16/1,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,360.01

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