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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.76, 1,920.12 and 1,191.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.76, 1,920.12 and 1,191.76 is: 1,785.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.76 : 1,920.12 = 1,191.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.76/1,920.12 = 1,191.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.76x = 1,920.12 × 1,191.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.76x = 2,288,322.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,288,322.21/1,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.30

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