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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.87, 1,921.22 and 733.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.87, 1,921.22 and 733.39 is: 1,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.87 : 1,921.22 = 733.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.87/1,921.22 = 733.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.87x = 1,921.22 × 733.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.87x = 1,409,003.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,003.54/1,282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.32

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