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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.43, 1,900.01 and 1,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.43, 1,900.01 and 1,117.60 is: 1,667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.43 : 1,900.01 = 1,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.43/1,900.01 = 1,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.43x = 1,900.01 × 1,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.43x = 2,123,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123,451.18/1,273.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.51

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