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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.93, 1,897.67 and 1,271.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.93, 1,897.67 and 1,271.61 is: 1,891.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.93 : 1,897.67 = 1,271.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.93/1,897.67 = 1,271.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.93x = 1,897.67 × 1,271.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.93x = 2,413,099.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,413,099.33/1,275.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,891.25

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