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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.54, 1,922.08 and 448.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.54, 1,922.08 and 448.71 is: 672.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.54 : 1,922.08 = 448.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.54/1,922.08 = 448.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.54x = 1,922.08 × 448.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.54x = 862,456.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,456.52/1,281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.98

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