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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.33, 1,922.58 and 957.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.33, 1,922.58 and 957.33 is: 1,436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.33 : 1,922.58 = 957.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.33/1,922.58 = 957.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.33x = 1,922.58 × 957.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.33x = 1,840,543.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,840,543.51/1,281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.43

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