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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.18, 1,910.01 and 503.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.18, 1,910.01 and 503.74 is: 755.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.18 : 1,910.01 = 503.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.18/1,910.01 = 503.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.18x = 1,910.01 × 503.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.18x = 962,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,148.44/1,273.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.70

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