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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.94, 1,757.78 and 920.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.94, 1,757.78 and 920.39 is: 1,269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.94 : 1,757.78 = 920.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.94/1,757.78 = 920.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.94x = 1,757.78 × 920.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.94x = 1,617,843.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,843.13/1,273.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.95

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