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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.44, 1,922.16 and 501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.44, 1,922.16 and 501.68 is: 752.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.44 : 1,922.16 = 501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.44/1,922.16 = 501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.44x = 1,922.16 × 501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.44x = 964,309.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,309.23/1,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.52

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