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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300, 1,947.12 and 1,187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300, 1,947.12 and 1,187.68 is: 1,778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300 : 1,947.12 = 1,187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300/1,947.12 = 1,187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300x = 1,947.12 × 1,187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300x = 2,312,555.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,312,555.48/1,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,778.89

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