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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.25, 1,909.89 and 503.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.25, 1,909.89 and 503.75 is: 755.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.25 : 1,909.89 = 503.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.25/1,909.89 = 503.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.25x = 1,909.89 × 503.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.25x = 962,107.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,107.09/1,273.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.63

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