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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.70, 1,992.60 and 1,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.70, 1,992.60 and 1,301.40 is: 1,956.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.70 : 1,992.60 = 1,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.70/1,992.60 = 1,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.70x = 1,992.60 × 1,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.70x = 2,593,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,169.64/1,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,956.08

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