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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.68, 1,920.90 and 734.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.68, 1,920.90 and 734.16 is: 1,100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.68 : 1,920.90 = 734.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.68/1,920.90 = 734.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.68x = 1,920.90 × 734.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.68x = 1,410,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,247.94/1,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.31

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