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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.60, 1,976.40 and 1,267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.60, 1,976.40 and 1,267.20 is: 1,900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.60 : 1,976.40 = 1,267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.60/1,976.40 = 1,267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.60x = 1,976.40 × 1,267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.60x = 2,504,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,494.08/1,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.80

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