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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.07, 1,919.14 and 786.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.07, 1,919.14 and 786.03 is: 1,177.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.07 : 1,919.14 = 786.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.07/1,919.14 = 786.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.07x = 1,919.14 × 786.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.07x = 1,508,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,499.65/1,281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177.53

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