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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.20, 1,924.02 and 697.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.20, 1,924.02 and 697.20 is: 1,046.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.20 : 1,924.02 = 697.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.20/1,924.02 = 697.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.20x = 1,924.02 × 697.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.20x = 1,341,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,341,426.74/1,282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.19

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