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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.38, 1,920.08 and 1,228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.38, 1,920.08 and 1,228.92 is: 1,854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.38 : 1,920.08 = 1,228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.38/1,920.08 = 1,228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.38x = 1,920.08 × 1,228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.38x = 2,359,624.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,624.71/1,272.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.50

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