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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.88, 1,904.87 and 907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.88, 1,904.87 and 907.56 is: 1,357.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.88 : 1,904.87 = 907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.88/1,904.87 = 907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.88x = 1,904.87 × 907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.88x = 1,728,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,786.09/1,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.10

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