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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.80, 1,900.80 and 1,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.80, 1,900.80 and 1,182.40 is: 1,771.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.80 : 1,900.80 = 1,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.80/1,900.80 = 1,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.80x = 1,900.80 × 1,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.80x = 2,247,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,505.92/1,268.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.36

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