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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.95, 1,922.30 and 762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.95, 1,922.30 and 762.02 is: 1,142.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.95 : 1,922.30 = 762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.95/1,922.30 = 762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.95x = 1,922.30 × 762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.95x = 1,464,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,817.62/1,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.65

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