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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.08, 1,918.68 and 631.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.08, 1,918.68 and 631.27 is: 946.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.08 : 1,918.68 = 631.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.08/1,918.68 = 631.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.08x = 1,918.68 × 631.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.08x = 1,211,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,205.12/1,280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.19

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