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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.06, 1,920.54 and 732.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.06, 1,920.54 and 732.70 is: 1,099.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.06 : 1,920.54 = 732.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.06/1,920.54 = 732.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.06x = 1,920.54 × 732.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.06x = 1,407,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,179.66/1,280.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.31

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