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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.40, 1,905.50 and 881.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.40, 1,905.50 and 881.36 is: 1,319.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.40 : 1,905.50 = 881.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.40/1,905.50 = 881.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.40x = 1,905.50 × 881.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.40x = 1,679,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,431.48/1,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.89

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