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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.97, 2,017.38 and 1,273.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.97, 2,017.38 and 1,273.87 is: 1,910.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.97 : 2,017.38 = 1,273.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.97/2,017.38 = 1,273.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.97x = 2,017.38 × 1,273.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.97x = 2,569,869.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,569,869.77/1,344.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.73

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