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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,988.40, 2,744.28 and 1,280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,988.40, 2,744.28 and 1,280.01 is: 1,766.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,988.40 : 2,744.28 = 1,280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,988.40/2,744.28 = 1,280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,988.40x = 2,744.28 × 1,280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,988.40x = 3,512,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,512,705.84/1,988.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.60

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