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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.26, 1,895.42 and 1,213.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.26, 1,895.42 and 1,213.62 is: 1,806.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.26 : 1,895.42 = 1,213.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.26/1,895.42 = 1,213.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.26x = 1,895.42 × 1,213.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.26x = 2,300,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,300,313.55/1,273.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.63

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