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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.76, 2,012.64 and 1,188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.76, 2,012.64 and 1,188.16 is: 1,782.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.76 : 2,012.64 = 1,188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.76/2,012.64 = 1,188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.76x = 2,012.64 × 1,188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.76x = 2,391,338.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,338.34/1,341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.24

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