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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.90, 1,920.43 and 732.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.90, 1,920.43 and 732.43 is: 1,097.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.90 : 1,920.43 = 732.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.90/1,920.43 = 732.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.90x = 1,920.43 × 732.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.90x = 1,406,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,580.54/1,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.26

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