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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.80, 1,976.09 and 1,281.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.80, 1,976.09 and 1,281.38 is: 1,772.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.80 : 1,976.09 = 1,281.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.80/1,976.09 = 1,281.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.80x = 1,976.09 × 1,281.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.80x = 2,532,105.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532,105.92/1,428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,772.20

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