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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.42, 1,921.32 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.42, 1,921.32 and 704.70 is: 1,056.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.42 : 1,921.32 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.42/1,921.32 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.42x = 1,921.32 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.42x = 1,353,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,954.20/1,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.60

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