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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.55, 1,753.23 and 1,133.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.55, 1,753.23 and 1,133.45 is: 1,560.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.55 : 1,753.23 = 1,133.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.55/1,753.23 = 1,133.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.55x = 1,753.23 × 1,133.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.55x = 1,987,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,198.54/1,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.36

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