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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.16, 1,934.16 and 1,265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.16, 1,934.16 and 1,265.12 is: 1,899.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.16 : 1,934.16 = 1,265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.16/1,934.16 = 1,265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.16x = 1,934.16 × 1,265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.16x = 2,446,944.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446,944.50/1,288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.57

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