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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.60, 1,950.48 and 1,012.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.60, 1,950.48 and 1,012.86 is: 1,520.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.60 : 1,950.48 = 1,012.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.60/1,950.48 = 1,012.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.60x = 1,950.48 × 1,012.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.60x = 1,975,563.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,563.17/1,299.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.13

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