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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.20, 1,951.80 and 1,166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.20, 1,951.80 and 1,166.80 is: 1,750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.20 : 1,951.80 = 1,166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.20/1,951.80 = 1,166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.20x = 1,951.80 × 1,166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.20x = 2,277,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,360.24/1,301.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,750.20

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