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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.10, 1,920.15 and 631.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.10, 1,920.15 and 631.29 is: 946.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.10 : 1,920.15 = 631.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.10/1,920.15 = 631.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.10x = 1,920.15 × 631.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.10x = 1,212,171.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,171.49/1,280.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.94

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