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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.76, 1,948.80 and 1,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.76, 1,948.80 and 1,011.20 is: 1,518.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.76 : 1,948.80 = 1,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.76/1,948.80 = 1,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.76x = 1,948.80 × 1,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.76x = 1,970,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,626.56/1,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.48

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