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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.30, 1,752.56 and 1,086.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.30, 1,752.56 and 1,086.19 is: 1,495.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.30 : 1,752.56 = 1,086.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.30/1,752.56 = 1,086.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.30x = 1,752.56 × 1,086.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.30x = 1,903,613.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,613.15/1,273.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.02

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