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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.44, 1,910.88 and 542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.44, 1,910.88 and 542.96 is: 814.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.44 : 1,910.88 = 542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.44/1,910.88 = 542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.44x = 1,910.88 × 542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.44x = 1,037,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,531.40/1,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.75

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