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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.72, 1,923.29 and 1,188.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.72, 1,923.29 and 1,188.78 is: 1,783.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.72 : 1,923.29 = 1,188.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.72/1,923.29 = 1,188.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.72x = 1,923.29 × 1,188.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.72x = 2,286,368.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,368.69/1,281.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,783.83

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