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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.53, 1,753.56 and 1,115.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.53, 1,753.56 and 1,115.28 is: 1,535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.53 : 1,753.56 = 1,115.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.53/1,753.56 = 1,115.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.53x = 1,753.56 × 1,115.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.53x = 1,955,710.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,710.40/1,273.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.66

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