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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.35, 1,908.44 and 688.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.35, 1,908.44 and 688.34 is: 1,031.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.35 : 1,908.44 = 688.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.35/1,908.44 = 688.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.35x = 1,908.44 × 688.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.35x = 1,313,642.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,642.61/1,273.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.64

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