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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.28, 1,758.11 and 1,090.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.28, 1,758.11 and 1,090.73 is: 1,503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.28 : 1,758.11 = 1,090.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.28/1,758.11 = 1,090.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.28x = 1,758.11 × 1,090.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.28x = 1,917,622.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,622.26/1,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.69

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