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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.52, 1,919.70 and 622.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.52, 1,919.70 and 622.12 is: 931.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.52 : 1,919.70 = 622.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.52/1,919.70 = 622.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.52x = 1,919.70 × 622.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.52x = 1,194,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,283.76/1,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.93

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