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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.86, 1,919.68 and 549.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.86, 1,919.68 and 549.58 is: 823.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.86 : 1,919.68 = 549.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.86/1,919.68 = 549.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.86x = 1,919.68 × 549.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.86x = 1,055,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,017.73/1,280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.68

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