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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.46, 1,908.56 and 964.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.46, 1,908.56 and 964.34 is: 1,445.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.46 : 1,908.56 = 964.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.46/1,908.56 = 964.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.46x = 1,908.56 × 964.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.46x = 1,840,500.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,500.78/1,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,445.28

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