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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.71, 1,912.53 and 1,203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.71, 1,912.53 and 1,203.28 is: 1,803.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.71 : 1,912.53 = 1,203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.71/1,912.53 = 1,203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.71x = 1,912.53 × 1,203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.71x = 2,301,309.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,309.10/1,275.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.94

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