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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.56, 1,921.17 and 695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.56, 1,921.17 and 695.32 is: 1,043.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.56 : 1,921.17 = 695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.56/1,921.17 = 695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.56x = 1,921.17 × 695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.56x = 1,335,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,827.92/1,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.16

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