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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.60, 1,901.96 and 1,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.60, 1,901.96 and 1,264.24 is: 1,885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.60 : 1,901.96 = 1,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.60/1,901.96 = 1,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.60x = 1,901.96 × 1,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.60x = 2,404,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,533.91/1,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,885.02

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