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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.18, 1,908.81 and 656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.18, 1,908.81 and 656.06 is: 983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.18 : 1,908.81 = 656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.18/1,908.81 = 656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.18x = 1,908.81 × 656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.18x = 1,252,293.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,293.89/1,273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.60

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