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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.24, 1,921.38 and 1,010.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.24, 1,921.38 and 1,010.52 is: 1,515.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.24 : 1,921.38 = 1,010.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.24/1,921.38 = 1,010.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.24x = 1,921.38 × 1,010.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.24x = 1,941,592.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,592.92/1,281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,515.40

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