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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.88, 1,921.32 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.88, 1,921.32 and 664.20 is: 996.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.88 : 1,921.32 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.88/1,921.32 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.88x = 1,921.32 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.88x = 1,276,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,140.74/1,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.30

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