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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.68, 1,920.70 and 1,076.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.68, 1,920.70 and 1,076.52 is: 1,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.68 : 1,920.70 = 1,076.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.68/1,920.70 = 1,076.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.68x = 1,920.70 × 1,076.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.68x = 2,067,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,671.96/1,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.51

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