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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.52, 1,901.06 and 1,101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.52, 1,901.06 and 1,101.26 is: 1,643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.52 : 1,901.06 = 1,101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.52/1,901.06 = 1,101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.52x = 1,901.06 × 1,101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.52x = 2,093,546.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,546.32/1,273.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,643.91

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