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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.58, 1,921.86 and 501.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.58, 1,921.86 and 501.46 is: 751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.58 : 1,921.86 = 501.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.58/1,921.86 = 501.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.58x = 1,921.86 × 501.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.58x = 963,735.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,735.92/1,281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.99

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