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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.11, 1,920.38 and 732.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.11, 1,920.38 and 732.15 is: 1,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.11 : 1,920.38 = 732.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.11/1,920.38 = 732.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.11x = 1,920.38 × 732.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.11x = 1,406,002.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,002.56/1,281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.49

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