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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.20, 1,909.80 and 726.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.20, 1,909.80 and 726.45 is: 1,089.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.20 : 1,909.80 = 726.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.20/1,909.80 = 726.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.20x = 1,909.80 × 726.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.20x = 1,387,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,374.21/1,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,089.68

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