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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.07, 1,919.98 and 703.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.07, 1,919.98 and 703.27 is: 1,054.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.07 : 1,919.98 = 703.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.07/1,919.98 = 703.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.07x = 1,919.98 × 703.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.07x = 1,350,264.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,264.33/1,281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.01

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