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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.69, 1,978.59 and 1,260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.69, 1,978.59 and 1,260.75 is: 1,888.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.69 : 1,978.59 = 1,260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.69/1,978.59 = 1,260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.69x = 1,978.59 × 1,260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.69x = 2,494,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,494,507.34/1,320.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,888.79

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