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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.40, 1,918.80 and 510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.40, 1,918.80 and 510 is: 764.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.40 : 1,918.80 = 510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.40/1,918.80 = 510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.40x = 1,918.80 × 510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.40x = 978,588
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,588/1,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.28

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