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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.49, 1,922.16 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.49, 1,922.16 and 632 is: 947.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.49 : 1,922.16 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.49/1,922.16 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.49x = 1,922.16 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.49x = 1,214,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,805.12/1,281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.96

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