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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.46, 1,911.28 and 1,018.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.46, 1,911.28 and 1,018.58 is: 1,528.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.46 : 1,911.28 = 1,018.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.46/1,911.28 = 1,018.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.46x = 1,911.28 × 1,018.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.46x = 1,946,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,791.58/1,273.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.74

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