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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.65, 1,923.55 and 633.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.65, 1,923.55 and 633.11 is: 950.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.65 : 1,923.55 = 633.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.65/1,923.55 = 633.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.65x = 1,923.55 × 633.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.65x = 1,217,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,807.54/1,281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.19

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