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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.91, 1,918.65 and 588.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.91, 1,918.65 and 588.16 is: 880.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.91 : 1,918.65 = 588.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.91/1,918.65 = 588.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.91x = 1,918.65 × 588.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.91x = 1,128,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,473.18/1,280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.99

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