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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.57, 1,911.06 and 688.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.57, 1,911.06 and 688.56 is: 1,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.57 : 1,911.06 = 688.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.57/1,911.06 = 688.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.57x = 1,911.06 × 688.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.57x = 1,315,879.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,879.47/1,273.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.22

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