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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.38, 1,883.99 and 1,073.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.38, 1,883.99 and 1,073.13 is: 1,610.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.38 : 1,883.99 = 1,073.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.38/1,883.99 = 1,073.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.38x = 1,883.99 × 1,073.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.38x = 2,021,760.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,760.82/1,255.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.48

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