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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.38, 1,910.16 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.38, 1,910.16 and 656.52 is: 984.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.38 : 1,910.16 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.38/1,910.16 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.38x = 1,910.16 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.38x = 1,254,058.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,058.24/1,273.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.83

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