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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.60, 1,897.32 and 1,240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.60, 1,897.32 and 1,240.08 is: 1,848.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.60 : 1,897.32 = 1,240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.60/1,897.32 = 1,240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.60x = 1,897.32 × 1,240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.60x = 2,352,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,828.59/1,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.84

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