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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.85, 1,909.18 and 688.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.85, 1,909.18 and 688.83 is: 1,032.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.85 : 1,909.18 = 688.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.85/1,909.18 = 688.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.85x = 1,909.18 × 688.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.85x = 1,315,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,100.46/1,273.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,032.38

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