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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.76, 1,921.92 and 1,252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.76, 1,921.92 and 1,252.96 is: 1,878.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.76 : 1,921.92 = 1,252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.76/1,921.92 = 1,252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.76x = 1,921.92 × 1,252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.76x = 2,408,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,088.88/1,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.74

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