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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.72, 2,011.76 and 1,290.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.72, 2,011.76 and 1,290.40 is: 1,924.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.72 : 2,011.76 = 1,290.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.72/2,011.76 = 1,290.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.72x = 2,011.76 × 1,290.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.72x = 2,595,975.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,975.10/1,348.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,924.77

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