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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.18, 1,920.28 and 355.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.18, 1,920.28 and 355.76 is: 533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.18 : 1,920.28 = 355.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.18/1,920.28 = 355.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.18x = 1,920.28 × 355.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.18x = 683,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,158.81/1,280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.64

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