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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.56, 1,906.34 and 875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.56, 1,906.34 and 875.92 is: 1,311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.56 : 1,906.34 = 875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.56/1,906.34 = 875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.56x = 1,906.34 × 875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.56x = 1,669,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,796.57/1,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,311.13

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