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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.33, 1,741.91 and 1,152.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.33, 1,741.91 and 1,152.36 is: 1,588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.33 : 1,741.91 = 1,152.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.33/1,741.91 = 1,152.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.33x = 1,741.91 × 1,152.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.33x = 2,007,301.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,301.65/1,263.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.90

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