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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.59, 1,917.97 and 1,132.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.59, 1,917.97 and 1,132.81 is: 1,696.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.59 : 1,917.97 = 1,132.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.59/1,917.97 = 1,132.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.59x = 1,917.97 × 1,132.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.59x = 2,172,695.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,695.60/1,280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.64

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