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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.21, 1,949.28 and 1,125.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.21, 1,949.28 and 1,125.77 is: 1,678.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.21 : 1,949.28 = 1,125.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.21/1,949.28 = 1,125.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.21x = 1,949.28 × 1,125.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.21x = 2,194,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,426.98/1,307.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.72

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