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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.63, 1,910.20 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.63, 1,910.20 and 395.97 is: 593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.63 : 1,910.20 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.63/1,910.20 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.63x = 1,910.20 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.63x = 756,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,381.89/1,273.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.88

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