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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.89, 1,921.48 and 356.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.89, 1,921.48 and 356.45 is: 534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.89 : 1,921.48 = 356.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.89/1,921.48 = 356.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.89x = 1,921.48 × 356.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.89x = 684,911.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,911.55/1,280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.72

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