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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.07, 1,921.23 and 501.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.07, 1,921.23 and 501.16 is: 751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.07 : 1,921.23 = 501.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.07/1,921.23 = 501.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.07x = 1,921.23 × 501.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.07x = 962,843.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,843.63/1,281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.59

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