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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.55, 1,918.23 and 1,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.55, 1,918.23 and 1,214.13 is: 1,818.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.55 : 1,918.23 = 1,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.55/1,918.23 = 1,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.55x = 1,918.23 × 1,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.55x = 2,328,980.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,980.59/1,280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,818.73

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