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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.67, 1,921.75 and 540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.67, 1,921.75 and 540.24 is: 810.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.67 : 1,921.75 = 540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.67/1,921.75 = 540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.67x = 1,921.75 × 540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.67x = 1,038,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,196.61/1,280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.67

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