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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.20, 1,948.80 and 1,055.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.20, 1,948.80 and 1,055.12 is: 1,582.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.20 : 1,948.80 = 1,055.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.20/1,948.80 = 1,055.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.20x = 1,948.80 × 1,055.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.20x = 2,056,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,056,217.86/1,299.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.68

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