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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.70, 1,918.62 and 732.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.70, 1,918.62 and 732.60 is: 1,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.70 : 1,918.62 = 732.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.70/1,918.62 = 732.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.70x = 1,918.62 × 732.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.70x = 1,405,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,581.01/1,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.51

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