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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.19, 1,923.14 and 755.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.19, 1,923.14 and 755.42 is: 1,133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.19 : 1,923.14 = 755.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.19/1,923.14 = 755.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.19x = 1,923.14 × 755.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.19x = 1,452,765.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,765.03/1,282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.04

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