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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.05, 1,759.73 and 1,170.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.05, 1,759.73 and 1,170.99 is: 1,618.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.05 : 1,759.73 = 1,170.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.05/1,759.73 = 1,170.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.05x = 1,759.73 × 1,170.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.05x = 2,060,620.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,620.38/1,273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,618.65

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