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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.76, 1,922.67 and 733.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.76, 1,922.67 and 733.68 is: 1,100.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.76 : 1,922.67 = 733.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.76/1,922.67 = 733.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.76x = 1,922.67 × 733.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.76x = 1,410,624.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,624.53/1,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.54

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