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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.80, 2,038.20 and 1,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.80, 2,038.20 and 1,196.80 is: 1,795.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.80 : 2,038.20 = 1,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.80/2,038.20 = 1,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.80x = 2,038.20 × 1,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.80x = 2,439,317.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,317.76/1,358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.20

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