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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.76, 1,923.04 and 512.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.76, 1,923.04 and 512.24 is: 768.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.76 : 1,923.04 = 512.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.76/1,923.04 = 512.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.76x = 1,923.04 × 512.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.76x = 985,058.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,058.01/1,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.52

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