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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.48, 1,756.78 and 1,098.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.48, 1,756.78 and 1,098.52 is: 1,515.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.48 : 1,756.78 = 1,098.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.48/1,756.78 = 1,098.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.48x = 1,756.78 × 1,098.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.48x = 1,929,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,857.97/1,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.42

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