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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280, 1,919.64 and 499.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280, 1,919.64 and 499.88 is: 749.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280 : 1,919.64 = 499.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280/1,919.64 = 499.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280x = 1,919.64 × 499.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280x = 959,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,589.64/1,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.68

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