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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.31, 1,920.92 and 732.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.31, 1,920.92 and 732.95 is: 1,099.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.31 : 1,920.92 = 732.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.31/1,920.92 = 732.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.31x = 1,920.92 × 732.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.31x = 1,407,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,934.65/1,280.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.68

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