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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.23, 1,915.71 and 1,073.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.23, 1,915.71 and 1,073.04 is: 1,610.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.23 : 1,915.71 = 1,073.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.23/1,915.71 = 1,073.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.23x = 1,915.71 × 1,073.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.23x = 2,055,633.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,633.46/1,276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.71

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