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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.60, 1,921.02 and 1,061.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.60, 1,921.02 and 1,061.72 is: 1,592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.60 : 1,921.02 = 1,061.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.60/1,921.02 = 1,061.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.60x = 1,921.02 × 1,061.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.60x = 2,039,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,585.35/1,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.68

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