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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.69, 1,919.46 and 1,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.69, 1,919.46 and 1,019.88 is: 1,527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.69 : 1,919.46 = 1,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.69/1,919.46 = 1,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.69x = 1,919.46 × 1,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.69x = 1,957,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,618.86/1,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.37

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