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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.56, 1,921.74 and 761.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.56, 1,921.74 and 761.63 is: 1,142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.56 : 1,921.74 = 761.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.56/1,921.74 = 761.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.56x = 1,921.74 × 761.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.56x = 1,463,649.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,649.58/1,281.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.09

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