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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.47, 1,908.99 and 624.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.47, 1,908.99 and 624.66 is: 936.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.47 : 1,908.99 = 624.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.47/1,908.99 = 624.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.47x = 1,908.99 × 624.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.47x = 1,192,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,469.69/1,273.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.39

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