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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,298.80, 1,944.96 and 1,227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,298.80, 1,944.96 and 1,227.52 is: 1,838.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,298.80 : 1,944.96 = 1,227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,298.80/1,944.96 = 1,227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,298.80x = 1,944.96 × 1,227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,298.80x = 2,387,477.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,477.30/1,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.22

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