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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.60, 1,888.20 and 981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.60, 1,888.20 and 981.80 is: 1,471.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.60 : 1,888.20 = 981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.60/1,888.20 = 981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.60x = 1,888.20 × 981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.60x = 1,853,834.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,853,834.76/1,259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.76

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