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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.56, 1,908.72 and 687.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.56, 1,908.72 and 687.12 is: 1,029.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.56 : 1,908.72 = 687.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.56/1,908.72 = 687.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.56x = 1,908.72 × 687.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.56x = 1,311,519.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,519.69/1,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.81

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