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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.24, 1,919.61 and 975.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.24, 1,919.61 and 975.29 is: 1,460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.24 : 1,919.61 = 975.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.24/1,919.61 = 975.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.24x = 1,919.61 × 975.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.24x = 1,872,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,176.44/1,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.08

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