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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.94, 1,923.54 and 632.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.94, 1,923.54 and 632.32 is: 948.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.94 : 1,923.54 = 632.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.94/1,923.54 = 632.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.94x = 1,923.54 × 632.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.94x = 1,216,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216,292.81/1,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.79

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