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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.88, 1,906.34 and 780.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.88, 1,906.34 and 780.13 is: 1,167.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.88 : 1,906.34 = 780.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.88/1,906.34 = 780.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.88x = 1,906.34 × 780.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.88x = 1,487,191.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,191.51/1,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.45

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