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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.46, 1,921.86 and 550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.46, 1,921.86 and 550.96 is: 826.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.46 : 1,921.86 = 550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.46/1,921.86 = 550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.46x = 1,921.86 × 550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.46x = 1,058,867.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,867.99/1,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.30

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