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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.49, 1,908.92 and 655.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.49, 1,908.92 and 655.82 is: 983.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.49 : 1,908.92 = 655.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.49/1,908.92 = 655.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.49x = 1,908.92 × 655.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.49x = 1,251,895.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,895.09/1,273.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.05

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