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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.46, 1,920.69 and 510.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.46, 1,920.69 and 510.96 is: 766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.46 : 1,920.69 = 510.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.46/1,920.69 = 510.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.46x = 1,920.69 × 510.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.46x = 981,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,395.76/1,280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.44

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