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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.96, 1,922.40 and 1,027.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.96, 1,922.40 and 1,027.52 is: 1,542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.96 : 1,922.40 = 1,027.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.96/1,922.40 = 1,027.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.96x = 1,922.40 × 1,027.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.96x = 1,975,304.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,304.45/1,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.05

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