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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.51, 1,922.31 and 588.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.51, 1,922.31 and 588.22 is: 882.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.51 : 1,922.31 = 588.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.51/1,922.31 = 588.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.51x = 1,922.31 × 588.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.51x = 1,130,736.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,736.38/1,281.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.35

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