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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.99, 1,922.99 and 404.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.99, 1,922.99 and 404.45 is: 606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.99 : 1,922.99 = 404.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.99/1,922.99 = 404.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.99x = 1,922.99 × 404.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.99x = 777,741.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,741.67/1,281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.67

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