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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,273.68, 1,909.08 and 1,158.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,273.68, 1,909.08 and 1,158.48 is: 1,736.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,273.68 : 1,909.08 = 1,158.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,273.68/1,909.08 = 1,158.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,273.68x = 1,909.08 × 1,158.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,273.68x = 2,211,631.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211,631.00/1,273.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.41

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