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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.96, 1,919.52 and 916.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.96, 1,919.52 and 916.52 is: 1,373.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.96 : 1,919.52 = 916.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.96/1,919.52 = 916.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.96x = 1,919.52 × 916.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.96x = 1,759,278.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,278.47/1,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.41

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