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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.09, 1,922.08 and 501.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.09, 1,922.08 and 501.95 is: 752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.09 : 1,922.08 = 501.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.09/1,922.08 = 501.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.09x = 1,922.08 × 501.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.09x = 964,777.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,777.19/1,282.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.50

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