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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.29, 2,259.68 and 1,273.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.29, 2,259.68 and 1,273.63 is: 1,913.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.29 : 2,259.68 = 1,273.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.29/2,259.68 = 1,273.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.29x = 2,259.68 × 1,273.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.29x = 2,877,996.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,996.24/1,504.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.19

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