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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.85, 1,910.94 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.85, 1,910.94 and 396.42 is: 594.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.85 : 1,910.94 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.85/1,910.94 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.85x = 1,910.94 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.85x = 757,534.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,534.83/1,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.68

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