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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.09, 1,918.50 and 695.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.09, 1,918.50 and 695.09 is: 1,041.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.09 : 1,918.50 = 695.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.09/1,918.50 = 695.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.09x = 1,918.50 × 695.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.09x = 1,333,530.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,333,530.17/1,280.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.75

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