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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.03, 1,922.09 and 703.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.03, 1,922.09 and 703.23 is: 1,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.03 : 1,922.09 = 703.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.03/1,922.09 = 703.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.03x = 1,922.09 × 703.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.03x = 1,351,671.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351,671.35/1,281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.14

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