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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.80, 2,111.60 and 1,268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.80, 2,111.60 and 1,268.80 is: 1,909.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.80 : 2,111.60 = 1,268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.80/2,111.60 = 1,268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.80x = 2,111.60 × 1,268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.80x = 2,679,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,198.08/1,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.89

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