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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.04, 1,920.72 and 510.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.04, 1,920.72 and 510.64 is: 765.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.04 : 1,920.72 = 510.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.04/1,920.72 = 510.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.04x = 1,920.72 × 510.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.04x = 980,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,796.46/1,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.63

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