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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.13, 1,921.41 and 934.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.13, 1,921.41 and 934.65 is: 1,401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.13 : 1,921.41 = 934.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.13/1,921.41 = 934.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.13x = 1,921.41 × 934.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.13x = 1,795,845.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,845.86/1,281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.77

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