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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.29, 1,909.95 and 503.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.29, 1,909.95 and 503.25 is: 754.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.29 : 1,909.95 = 503.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.29/1,909.95 = 503.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.29x = 1,909.95 × 503.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.29x = 961,182.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,182.34/1,273.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.88

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