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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.91, 1,918.66 and 588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.91, 1,918.66 and 588.15 is: 880.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.91 : 1,918.66 = 588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.91/1,918.66 = 588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.91x = 1,918.66 × 588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.91x = 1,128,459.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,459.88/1,280.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.98

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