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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.80, 1,757.12 and 919.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.80, 1,757.12 and 919.33 is: 1,268.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.80 : 1,757.12 = 919.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.80/1,757.12 = 919.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.80x = 1,757.12 × 919.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.80x = 1,615,364.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,615,364.14/1,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.15

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