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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.74, 1,908.90 and 543.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.74, 1,908.90 and 543.12 is: 813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.74 : 1,908.90 = 543.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.74/1,908.90 = 543.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.74x = 1,908.90 × 543.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.74x = 1,036,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,761.77/1,273.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.95

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