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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.68, 1,919.89 and 500.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.68, 1,919.89 and 500.14 is: 749.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.68 : 1,919.89 = 500.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.68/1,919.89 = 500.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.68x = 1,919.89 × 500.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.68x = 960,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,201.68/1,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.76

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