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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.85, 1,921.32 and 500.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.85, 1,921.32 and 500.82 is: 751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.85 : 1,921.32 = 500.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.85/1,921.32 = 500.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.85x = 1,921.32 × 500.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.85x = 962,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,235.48/1,280.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.25

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