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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281, 1,920.36 and 732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281, 1,920.36 and 732.40 is: 1,097.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281 : 1,920.36 = 732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281/1,920.36 = 732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281x = 1,920.36 × 732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281x = 1,406,471.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,471.66/1,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.95

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