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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.03, 1,921.07 and 459.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.03, 1,921.07 and 459.11 is: 688.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.03 : 1,921.07 = 459.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.03/1,921.07 = 459.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.03x = 1,921.07 × 459.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.03x = 881,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,973.99/1,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.49

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