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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.76, 1,929.12 and 1,042.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.76, 1,929.12 and 1,042.88 is: 1,564.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.76 : 1,929.12 = 1,042.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.76/1,929.12 = 1,042.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.76x = 1,929.12 × 1,042.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.76x = 2,011,840.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,840.67/1,285.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.71

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