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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.88, 1,924.20 and 1,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.88, 1,924.20 and 1,161.76 is: 1,739.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.88 : 1,924.20 = 1,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.88/1,924.20 = 1,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.88x = 1,924.20 × 1,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.88x = 2,235,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,458.59/1,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.82

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