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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.70, 1,921.65 and 550.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.70, 1,921.65 and 550.47 is: 825.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.70 : 1,921.65 = 550.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.70/1,921.65 = 550.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.70x = 1,921.65 × 550.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.70x = 1,057,810.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,810.68/1,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.96

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