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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.16, 1,919.50 and 630.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.16, 1,919.50 and 630.08 is: 944.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.16 : 1,919.50 = 630.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.16/1,919.50 = 630.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.16x = 1,919.50 × 630.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.16x = 1,209,438.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,438.56/1,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.76

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