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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.38, 1,930.20 and 1,150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.38, 1,930.20 and 1,150.02 is: 1,722.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.38 : 1,930.20 = 1,150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.38/1,930.20 = 1,150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.38x = 1,930.20 × 1,150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.38x = 2,219,768.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,768.60/1,288.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.91

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