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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.68, 1,921.86 and 703.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.68, 1,921.86 and 703.96 is: 1,056.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.68 : 1,921.86 = 703.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.68/1,921.86 = 703.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.68x = 1,921.86 × 703.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.68x = 1,352,912.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,912.57/1,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.40

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