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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.82, 1,921.84 and 632.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.82, 1,921.84 and 632.06 is: 947.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.82 : 1,921.84 = 632.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.82/1,921.84 = 632.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.82x = 1,921.84 × 632.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.82x = 1,214,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,718.19/1,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.65

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