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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.23, 1,909.71 and 901.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.23, 1,909.71 and 901.49 is: 1,352.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.23 : 1,909.71 = 901.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.23/1,909.71 = 901.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.23x = 1,909.71 × 901.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.23x = 1,721,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,574.92/1,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.13

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