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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.62, 1,919.83 and 500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.62, 1,919.83 and 500.44 is: 750.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.62 : 1,919.83 = 500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.62/1,919.83 = 500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.62x = 1,919.83 × 500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.62x = 960,759.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,759.73/1,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.23

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