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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.76, 1,910.02 and 542.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.76, 1,910.02 and 542.93 is: 814.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.76 : 1,910.02 = 542.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.76/1,910.02 = 542.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.76x = 1,910.02 × 542.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.76x = 1,037,007.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,007.16/1,273.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.13

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