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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.14, 2,056.94 and 1,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.14, 2,056.94 and 1,281.30 is: 1,766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.14 : 2,056.94 = 1,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.14/2,056.94 = 1,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.14x = 2,056.94 × 1,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.14x = 2,635,557.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,557.22/1,492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.29

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