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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.26, 1,921.95 and 631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.26, 1,921.95 and 631.56 is: 946.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.26 : 1,921.95 = 631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.26/1,921.95 = 631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.26x = 1,921.95 × 631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.26x = 1,213,826.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,826.74/1,282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.63

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