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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.99, 1,921.23 and 588.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.99, 1,921.23 and 588.90 is: 882.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.99 : 1,921.23 = 588.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.99/1,921.23 = 588.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.99x = 1,921.23 × 588.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.99x = 1,131,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,412.35/1,281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.54

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