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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.57, 1,916.89 and 694.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.57, 1,916.89 and 694.12 is: 1,039.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.57 : 1,916.89 = 694.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.57/1,916.89 = 694.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.57x = 1,916.89 × 694.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.57x = 1,330,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,330,551.69/1,280.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.03

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