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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.58, 1,893.17 and 1,253.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.58, 1,893.17 and 1,253.35 is: 1,866.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.58 : 1,893.17 = 1,253.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.58/1,893.17 = 1,253.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.58x = 1,893.17 × 1,253.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.58x = 2,372,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,804.62/1,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.03

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