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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.81, 1,907.42 and 1,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.81, 1,907.42 and 1,253.48 is: 1,866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.81 : 1,907.42 = 1,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.81/1,907.42 = 1,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.81x = 1,907.42 × 1,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.81x = 2,390,897.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,897.02/1,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,866.70

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