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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.37, 1,919.70 and 1,143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.37, 1,919.70 and 1,143.01 is: 1,712.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.37 : 1,919.70 = 1,143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.37/1,919.70 = 1,143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.37x = 1,919.70 × 1,143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.37x = 2,194,238.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194,238.70/1,281.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.42

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