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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.42, 1,910.25 and 395.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.42, 1,910.25 and 395.93 is: 593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.42 : 1,910.25 = 395.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.42/1,910.25 = 395.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.42x = 1,910.25 × 395.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.42x = 756,325.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,325.28/1,273.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.93

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