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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.62, 1,908.63 and 578.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.62, 1,908.63 and 578.58 is: 867.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.62 : 1,908.63 = 578.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.62/1,908.63 = 578.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.62x = 1,908.63 × 578.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.62x = 1,104,287.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,287.99/1,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.04

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