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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.92, 1,996.68 and 1,295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.92, 1,996.68 and 1,295.82 is: 1,930.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.92 : 1,996.68 = 1,295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.92/1,996.68 = 1,295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.92x = 1,996.68 × 1,295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.92x = 2,587,337.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,337.88/1,339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,930.96

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