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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.53, 1,908.66 and 657.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.53, 1,908.66 and 657.12 is: 984.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.53 : 1,908.66 = 657.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.53/1,908.66 = 657.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.53x = 1,908.66 × 657.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.53x = 1,254,218.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,218.66/1,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.84

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