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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.76, 1,921.03 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.76, 1,921.03 and 356.30 is: 534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.76 : 1,921.03 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.76/1,921.03 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.76x = 1,921.03 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.76x = 684,460.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,460.20/1,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.42

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