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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.95, 1,922.33 and 870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.95, 1,922.33 and 870.48 is: 1,306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.95 : 1,922.33 = 870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.95/1,922.33 = 870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.95x = 1,922.33 × 870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.95x = 1,673,351.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,351.99/1,280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.34

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