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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.11, 1,910 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.11, 1,910 and 542.76 is: 814.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.11 : 1,910 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.11/1,910 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.11x = 1,910 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.11x = 1,036,671.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,671.60/1,273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.28

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