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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281, 1,919.46 and 548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281, 1,919.46 and 548.88 is: 822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281 : 1,919.46 = 548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281/1,919.46 = 548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281x = 1,919.46 × 548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281x = 1,053,553.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,553.20/1,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.45

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