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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.88, 1,921.20 and 733.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.88, 1,921.20 and 733.39 is: 1,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.88 : 1,921.20 = 733.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.88/1,921.20 = 733.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.88x = 1,921.20 × 733.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.88x = 1,408,988.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,988.87/1,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.30

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