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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.40, 1,912.44 and 1,181.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.40, 1,912.44 and 1,181.36 is: 1,770.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.40 : 1,912.44 = 1,181.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.40/1,912.44 = 1,181.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.40x = 1,912.44 × 1,181.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.40x = 2,259,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,280.12/1,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.04

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