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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.71, 1,907.96 and 752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.71, 1,907.96 and 752.14 is: 1,126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.71 : 1,907.96 = 752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.71/1,907.96 = 752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.71x = 1,907.96 × 752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.71x = 1,435,040.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,040.93/1,273.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.66

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