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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.02, 1,921.32 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.02, 1,921.32 and 415.13 is: 622.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.02 : 1,921.32 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.02/1,921.32 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.02x = 1,921.32 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.02x = 797,587.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,587.97/1,281.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.62

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