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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.55, 1,922.63 and 697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.55, 1,922.63 and 697.14 is: 1,045.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.55 : 1,922.63 = 697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.55/1,922.63 = 697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.55x = 1,922.63 × 697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.55x = 1,340,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,340,342.28/1,281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.88

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