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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.64, 1,922.61 and 550.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.64, 1,922.61 and 550.79 is: 826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.64 : 1,922.61 = 550.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.64/1,922.61 = 550.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.64x = 1,922.61 × 550.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.64x = 1,058,954.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,954.36/1,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.25

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