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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.24, 1,920.58 and 819.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.24, 1,920.58 and 819.54 is: 1,228.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.24 : 1,920.58 = 819.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.24/1,920.58 = 819.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.24x = 1,920.58 × 819.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.24x = 1,573,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,990.08/1,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.49

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