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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.33, 1,923.82 and 1,222.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.33, 1,923.82 and 1,222.61 is: 1,835.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.33 : 1,923.82 = 1,222.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.33/1,923.82 = 1,222.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.33x = 1,923.82 × 1,222.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.33x = 2,352,068.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,068.89/1,281.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.65

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