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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.69, 1,922.94 and 501.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.69, 1,922.94 and 501.66 is: 752.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.69 : 1,922.94 = 501.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.69/1,922.94 = 501.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.69x = 1,922.94 × 501.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.69x = 964,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,662.08/1,281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.65

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