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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.30, 1,873.94 and 1,091.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.30, 1,873.94 and 1,091.27 is: 1,629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.30 : 1,873.94 = 1,091.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.30/1,873.94 = 1,091.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.30x = 1,873.94 × 1,091.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.30x = 2,044,973.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,973.73/1,255.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.07

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