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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.49, 1,921.97 and 733.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.49, 1,921.97 and 733.52 is: 1,099.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.49 : 1,921.97 = 733.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.49/1,921.97 = 733.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.49x = 1,921.97 × 733.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.49x = 1,409,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,790.16/1,282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.26

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