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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.23, 1,897.88 and 1,133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.23, 1,897.88 and 1,133.69 is: 1,689.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.23 : 1,897.88 = 1,133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.23/1,897.88 = 1,133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.23x = 1,897.88 × 1,133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.23x = 2,151,592.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,592.42/1,273.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.87

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