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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.95, 1,907.83 and 882.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.95, 1,907.83 and 882.83 is: 1,322.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.95 : 1,907.83 = 882.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.95/1,907.83 = 882.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.95x = 1,907.83 × 882.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.95x = 1,684,292.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,292.12/1,273.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,322.10

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