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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.80, 1,921.80 and 588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.80, 1,921.80 and 588.80 is: 882.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.80 : 1,921.80 = 588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.80/1,921.80 = 588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.80x = 1,921.80 × 588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.80x = 1,131,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,555.84/1,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.79

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