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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281, 1,922.58 and 511.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281, 1,922.58 and 511.50 is: 767.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281 : 1,922.58 = 511.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281/1,922.58 = 511.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281x = 1,922.58 × 511.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281x = 983,399.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,399.67/1,281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.68

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