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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.64, 1,921.98 and 550.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.64, 1,921.98 and 550.23 is: 825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.64 : 1,921.98 = 550.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.64/1,921.98 = 550.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.64x = 1,921.98 × 550.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.64x = 1,057,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,531.06/1,280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.78

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