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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.88, 1,935.36 and 880.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.88, 1,935.36 and 880.56 is: 1,318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.88 : 1,935.36 = 880.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.88/1,935.36 = 880.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.88x = 1,935.36 × 880.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.88x = 1,704,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,200.60/1,292.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.14

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