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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.91, 1,911.69 and 726.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.91, 1,911.69 and 726.48 is: 1,090.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.91 : 1,911.69 = 726.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.91/1,911.69 = 726.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.91x = 1,911.69 × 726.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.91x = 1,388,804.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,804.55/1,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,090.19

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