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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.93, 1,909.52 and 579.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.93, 1,909.52 and 579.56 is: 868.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.93 : 1,909.52 = 579.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.93/1,909.52 = 579.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.93x = 1,909.52 × 579.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.93x = 1,106,674.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,674.40/1,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.71

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