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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.28, 1,906.67 and 694.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.28, 1,906.67 and 694.94 is: 1,040.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.28 : 1,906.67 = 694.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.28/1,906.67 = 694.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.28x = 1,906.67 × 694.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.28x = 1,325,013.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,013.45/1,273.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.63

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