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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.60, 1,921.04 and 732.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.60, 1,921.04 and 732.63 is: 1,099.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.60 : 1,921.04 = 732.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.60/1,921.04 = 732.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.60x = 1,921.04 × 732.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.60x = 1,407,407.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,407.87/1,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.03

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