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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.44, 1,922.80 and 935.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.44, 1,922.80 and 935.12 is: 1,403.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.44 : 1,922.80 = 935.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.44/1,922.80 = 935.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.44x = 1,922.80 × 935.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.44x = 1,798,048.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,048.74/1,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,403.15

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