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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.89, 1,910.12 and 753.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.89, 1,910.12 and 753.96 is: 1,130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.89 : 1,910.12 = 753.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.89/1,910.12 = 753.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.89x = 1,910.12 × 753.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.89x = 1,440,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,150.31/1,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.51

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