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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.20, 1,973.76 and 1,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.20, 1,973.76 and 1,262.20 is: 1,892.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.20 : 1,973.76 = 1,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.20/1,973.76 = 1,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.20x = 1,973.76 × 1,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.20x = 2,491,279.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,279.87/1,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.78

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