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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.88, 1,912.65 and 945.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.88, 1,912.65 and 945.83 is: 1,420.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.88 : 1,912.65 = 945.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.88/1,912.65 = 945.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.88x = 1,912.65 × 945.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.88x = 1,809,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,044.17/1,273.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.10

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