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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.96, 1,920.38 and 1,022.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.96, 1,920.38 and 1,022.36 is: 1,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.96 : 1,920.38 = 1,022.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.96/1,920.38 = 1,022.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.96x = 1,920.38 × 1,022.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.96x = 1,963,319.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,319.70/1,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.50

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