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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.61, 1,917.27 and 1,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.61, 1,917.27 and 1,034.64 is: 1,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.61 : 1,917.27 = 1,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.61/1,917.27 = 1,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.61x = 1,917.27 × 1,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.61x = 1,983,684.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,684.23/1,280.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.02

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