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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.14, 1,920.86 and 500.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.14, 1,920.86 and 500.67 is: 750.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.14 : 1,920.86 = 500.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.14/1,920.86 = 500.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.14x = 1,920.86 × 500.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.14x = 961,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,716.98/1,281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.67

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