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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.28, 2,006.72 and 1,288.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.28, 2,006.72 and 1,288.72 is: 1,930.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.28 : 2,006.72 = 1,288.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.28/2,006.72 = 1,288.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.28x = 2,006.72 × 1,288.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.28x = 2,586,100.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586,100.20/1,339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.96

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