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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.53, 1,771.43 and 1,073.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.53, 1,771.43 and 1,073.34 is: 1,481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.53 : 1,771.43 = 1,073.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.53/1,771.43 = 1,073.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.53x = 1,771.43 × 1,073.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.53x = 1,901,346.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,901,346.68/1,283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.34

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