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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.20, 1,993.68 and 1,272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.20, 1,993.68 and 1,272.96 is: 1,920.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.20 : 1,993.68 = 1,272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.20/1,993.68 = 1,272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.20x = 1,993.68 × 1,272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.20x = 2,537,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,874.89/1,321.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,920.89

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