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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.80, 1,923.44 and 541.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.80, 1,923.44 and 541.35 is: 812.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.80 : 1,923.44 = 541.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.80/1,923.44 = 541.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.80x = 1,923.44 × 541.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.80x = 1,041,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,254.24/1,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.34

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