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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.68, 1,948.91 and 1,052.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.68, 1,948.91 and 1,052.27 is: 1,577.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.68 : 1,948.91 = 1,052.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.68/1,948.91 = 1,052.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.68x = 1,948.91 × 1,052.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.68x = 2,050,788.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050,788.71/1,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.92

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