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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.16, 1,755.60 and 923.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.16, 1,755.60 and 923.60 is: 1,273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.16 : 1,755.60 = 923.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.16/1,755.60 = 923.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.16x = 1,755.60 × 923.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.16x = 1,621,472.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,472.16/1,273.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.58

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