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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.84, 2,012.84 and 1,284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.84, 2,012.84 and 1,284.48 is: 1,929.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.84 : 2,012.84 = 1,284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.84/2,012.84 = 1,284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.84x = 2,012.84 × 1,284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.84x = 2,585,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,585,450.90/1,339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.68

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