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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.14, 1,920.22 and 844.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.14, 1,920.22 and 844.18 is: 1,266.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.14 : 1,920.22 = 844.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.14/1,920.22 = 844.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.14x = 1,920.22 × 844.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.14x = 1,621,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,004.41/1,280.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,266.27

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