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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.55, 1,921.13 and 696.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.55, 1,921.13 and 696.14 is: 1,044.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.55 : 1,921.13 = 696.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.55/1,921.13 = 696.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.55x = 1,921.13 × 696.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.55x = 1,337,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,362.35/1,280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.37

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