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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.60, 1,922.40 and 1,204.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.60, 1,922.40 and 1,204.65 is: 1,806.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.60 : 1,922.40 = 1,204.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.60/1,922.40 = 1,204.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.60x = 1,922.40 × 1,204.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.60x = 2,315,819.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,819.16/1,281.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.98

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