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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.10, 1,941.60 and 1,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.10, 1,941.60 and 1,256.60 is: 1,880.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.10 : 1,941.60 = 1,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.10/1,941.60 = 1,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.10x = 1,941.60 × 1,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.10x = 2,439,814.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,814.56/1,297.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,880.98

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