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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.52, 1,920.33 and 732.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.52, 1,920.33 and 732.87 is: 1,099.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.52 : 1,920.33 = 732.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.52/1,920.33 = 732.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.52x = 1,920.33 × 732.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.52x = 1,407,352.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,352.25/1,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.05

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