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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.28, 1,920.53 and 549.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.28, 1,920.53 and 549.68 is: 824.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.28 : 1,920.53 = 549.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.28/1,920.53 = 549.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.28x = 1,920.53 × 549.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.28x = 1,055,683.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,683.11/1,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.57

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