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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.33, 1,731.71 and 1,093.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.33, 1,731.71 and 1,093.26 is: 1,503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.33 : 1,731.71 = 1,093.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.33/1,731.71 = 1,093.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.33x = 1,731.71 × 1,093.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.33x = 1,893,209.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,209.27/1,259.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.35

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