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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.04, 1,989.94 and 1,273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.04, 1,989.94 and 1,273.13 is: 1,900.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.04 : 1,989.94 = 1,273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.04/1,989.94 = 1,273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.04x = 1,989.94 × 1,273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.04x = 2,533,455.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,455.41/1,333.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.50

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