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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.53, 1,910.16 and 579.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.53, 1,910.16 and 579.99 is: 869.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.53 : 1,910.16 = 579.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.53/1,910.16 = 579.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.53x = 1,910.16 × 579.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.53x = 1,107,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,873.70/1,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.92

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