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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.70, 1,921.35 and 1,039.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.70, 1,921.35 and 1,039.70 is: 1,557.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.70 : 1,921.35 = 1,039.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.70/1,921.35 = 1,039.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.70x = 1,921.35 × 1,039.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.70x = 1,997,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997,627.60/1,282.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.36

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