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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.67, 1,923.25 and 541.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.67, 1,923.25 and 541.24 is: 812.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.67 : 1,923.25 = 541.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.67/1,923.25 = 541.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.67x = 1,923.25 × 541.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.67x = 1,040,939.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,939.83/1,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.17

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