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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.44, 1,910.76 and 927.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.44, 1,910.76 and 927.12 is: 1,391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.44 : 1,910.76 = 927.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.44/1,910.76 = 927.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.44x = 1,910.76 × 927.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.44x = 1,771,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,503.81/1,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.12

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