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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.03, 1,751.49 and 1,113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.03, 1,751.49 and 1,113.77 is: 1,533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.03 : 1,751.49 = 1,113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.03/1,751.49 = 1,113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.03x = 1,751.49 × 1,113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.03x = 1,950,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,757.02/1,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,533.58

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