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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.20, 1,920.03 and 732.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.20, 1,920.03 and 732.22 is: 1,097.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.20 : 1,920.03 = 732.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.20/1,920.03 = 732.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.20x = 1,920.03 × 732.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.20x = 1,405,887.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,887.62/1,281.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.32

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