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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.72, 2,049.12 and 1,294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.72, 2,049.12 and 1,294.80 is: 1,939.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.72 : 2,049.12 = 1,294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.72/2,049.12 = 1,294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.72x = 2,049.12 × 1,294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.72x = 2,653,200.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,653,200.58/1,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,939.87

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