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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.69, 1,921.50 and 632.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.69, 1,921.50 and 632.07 is: 947.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.69 : 1,921.50 = 632.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.69/1,921.50 = 632.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.69x = 1,921.50 × 632.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.69x = 1,214,522.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,522.51/1,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.59

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