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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.68, 1,909.50 and 623.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.68, 1,909.50 and 623.94 is: 935.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.68 : 1,909.50 = 623.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.68/1,909.50 = 623.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.68x = 1,909.50 × 623.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.68x = 1,191,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,413.43/1,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.41

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