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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.64, 1,923.48 and 551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.64, 1,923.48 and 551.22 is: 827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.64 : 1,923.48 = 551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.64/1,923.48 = 551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.64x = 1,923.48 × 551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.64x = 1,060,260.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,260.65/1,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.27

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