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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.55, 1,906.68 and 783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.55, 1,906.68 and 783.30 is: 1,172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.55 : 1,906.68 = 783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.55/1,906.68 = 783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.55x = 1,906.68 × 783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.55x = 1,493,502.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,502.44/1,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,172.71

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