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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.41, 1,909.17 and 861.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.41, 1,909.17 and 861.48 is: 1,291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.41 : 1,909.17 = 861.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.41/1,909.17 = 861.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.41x = 1,909.17 × 861.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.41x = 1,644,711.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,711.77/1,273.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.58

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