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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.25, 1,920.63 and 586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.25, 1,920.63 and 586.94 is: 880.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.25 : 1,920.63 = 586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.25/1,920.63 = 586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.25x = 1,920.63 × 586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.25x = 1,127,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,294.57/1,280.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.53

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