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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.48, 1,901.23 and 1,135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.48, 1,901.23 and 1,135.94 is: 1,693.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.48 : 1,901.23 = 1,135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.48/1,901.23 = 1,135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.48x = 1,901.23 × 1,135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.48x = 2,159,670.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,670.86/1,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.22

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