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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.76, 1,910.94 and 688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.76, 1,910.94 and 688.76 is: 1,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.76 : 1,910.94 = 688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.76/1,910.94 = 688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.76x = 1,910.94 × 688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.76x = 1,316,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,166.04/1,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.30

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