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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.64, 1,827.84 and 1,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.64, 1,827.84 and 1,259.52 is: 1,732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.64 : 1,827.84 = 1,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.64/1,827.84 = 1,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.64x = 1,827.84 × 1,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.64x = 2,302,201.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,201.04/1,328.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.75

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