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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.36, 1,918.50 and 954.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.36, 1,918.50 and 954.08 is: 1,429.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.36 : 1,918.50 = 954.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.36/1,918.50 = 954.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.36x = 1,918.50 × 954.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.36x = 1,830,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,402.48/1,280.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.60

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