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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.60, 1,909.80 and 1,131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.60, 1,909.80 and 1,131.60 is: 1,694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.60 : 1,909.80 = 1,131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.60/1,909.80 = 1,131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.60x = 1,909.80 × 1,131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.60x = 2,161,129.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,129.68/1,275.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.21

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