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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.38, 1,908.99 and 785.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.38, 1,908.99 and 785.34 is: 1,177.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.38 : 1,908.99 = 785.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.38/1,908.99 = 785.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.38x = 1,908.99 × 785.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.38x = 1,499,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,206.21/1,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.34

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