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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.53, 1,921.54 and 540.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.53, 1,921.54 and 540.10 is: 810.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.53 : 1,921.54 = 540.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.53/1,921.54 = 540.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.53x = 1,921.54 × 540.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.53x = 1,037,814.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,814.15/1,280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.46

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