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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.88, 1,813.92 and 1,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.88, 1,813.92 and 1,060.80 is: 1,599.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.88 : 1,813.92 = 1,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.88/1,813.92 = 1,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.88x = 1,813.92 × 1,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.88x = 1,924,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,206.34/1,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.67

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