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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.11, 1,921.86 and 631.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.11, 1,921.86 and 631.89 is: 947.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.11 : 1,921.86 = 631.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.11/1,921.86 = 631.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.11x = 1,921.86 × 631.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.11x = 1,214,404.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,404.12/1,281.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.93

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