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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.14, 1,909.60 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.14, 1,909.60 and 395.60 is: 593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.14 : 1,909.60 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.14/1,909.60 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.14x = 1,909.60 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.14x = 755,443.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,443.03/1,273.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.37

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