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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.48, 1,909.08 and 837.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.48, 1,909.08 and 837.12 is: 1,252.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.48 : 1,909.08 = 837.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.48/1,909.08 = 837.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.48x = 1,909.08 × 837.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.48x = 1,598,129.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,129.05/1,275.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.96

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