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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.35, 1,921.41 and 733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.35, 1,921.41 and 733.38 is: 1,099.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.35 : 1,921.41 = 733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.35/1,921.41 = 733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.35x = 1,921.41 × 733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.35x = 1,409,123.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,123.67/1,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.72

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