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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.43, 1,920.96 and 549.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.43, 1,920.96 and 549.61 is: 824.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.43 : 1,920.96 = 549.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.43/1,920.96 = 549.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.43x = 1,920.96 × 549.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.43x = 1,055,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,774.02/1,280.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.55

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