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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.10, 1,919.90 and 631.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.10, 1,919.90 and 631.13 is: 945.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.10 : 1,919.90 = 631.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.10/1,919.90 = 631.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.10x = 1,919.90 × 631.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.10x = 1,211,698.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,698.47/1,282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.09

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