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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.92, 1,921.38 and 356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.92, 1,921.38 and 356.44 is: 534.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.92 : 1,921.38 = 356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.92/1,921.38 = 356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.92x = 1,921.38 × 356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.92x = 684,856.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,856.69/1,280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.66

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