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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.16, 1,923.52 and 656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.16, 1,923.52 and 656.90 is: 986.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.16 : 1,923.52 = 656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.16/1,923.52 = 656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.16x = 1,923.52 × 656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.16x = 1,263,560.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,560.29/1,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.26

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