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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.40, 1,920.36 and 704.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.40, 1,920.36 and 704.60 is: 1,055.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.40 : 1,920.36 = 704.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.40/1,920.36 = 704.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.40x = 1,920.36 × 704.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.40x = 1,353,085.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,353,085.66/1,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.12

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