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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.23, 1,919.99 and 695.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.23, 1,919.99 and 695.74 is: 1,042.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.23 : 1,919.99 = 695.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.23/1,919.99 = 695.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.23x = 1,919.99 × 695.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.23x = 1,335,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,800.76/1,281.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.59

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