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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.73, 1,910.71 and 625.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.73, 1,910.71 and 625.21 is: 936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.73 : 1,910.71 = 625.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.73/1,910.71 = 625.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.73x = 1,910.71 × 625.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.73x = 1,194,595.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,595.00/1,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.40

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