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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.20, 1,910.16 and 725.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.20, 1,910.16 and 725.77 is: 1,088.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.20 : 1,910.16 = 725.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.20/1,910.16 = 725.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.20x = 1,910.16 × 725.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.20x = 1,386,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,331.80/1,273.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.85

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