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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.80, 1,952.40 and 1,189.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.80, 1,952.40 and 1,189.60 is: 1,780.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.80 : 1,952.40 = 1,189.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.80/1,952.40 = 1,189.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.80x = 1,952.40 × 1,189.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.80x = 2,322,575.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,322,575.04/1,304.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,780.02

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