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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.38, 1,922.11 and 868.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.38, 1,922.11 and 868.27 is: 1,303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.38 : 1,922.11 = 868.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.38/1,922.11 = 868.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.38x = 1,922.11 × 868.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.38x = 1,668,910.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,910.45/1,280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.45

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