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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.19, 1,922.04 and 587.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.19, 1,922.04 and 587.88 is: 881.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.19 : 1,922.04 = 587.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.19/1,922.04 = 587.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.19x = 1,922.04 × 587.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.19x = 1,129,928.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,928.88/1,281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.94

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