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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.07, 1,991.84 and 1,262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.07, 1,991.84 and 1,262.21 is: 1,893.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.07 : 1,991.84 = 1,262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.07/1,991.84 = 1,262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.07x = 1,991.84 × 1,262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.07x = 2,514,120.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,120.37/1,328.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.06

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