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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.68, 1,920.05 and 501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.68, 1,920.05 and 501.24 is: 751.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.68 : 1,920.05 = 501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.68/1,920.05 = 501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.68x = 1,920.05 × 501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.68x = 962,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,405.86/1,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.48

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