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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.80, 1,911.28 and 754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.80, 1,911.28 and 754.82 is: 1,132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.80 : 1,911.28 = 754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.80/1,911.28 = 754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.80x = 1,911.28 × 754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.80x = 1,442,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,672.37/1,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.57

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