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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.76, 1,922 and 588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.76, 1,922 and 588.08 is: 881.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.76 : 1,922 = 588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.76/1,922 = 588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.76x = 1,922 × 588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.76x = 1,130,289.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,289.76/1,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.83

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