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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.57, 1,910.65 and 396.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.57, 1,910.65 and 396.02 is: 594.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.57 : 1,910.65 = 396.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.57/1,910.65 = 396.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.57x = 1,910.65 × 396.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.57x = 756,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,653.63/1,273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.12

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