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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.01, 2,049.58 and 1,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.01, 2,049.58 and 1,280.80 is: 1,911.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.01 : 2,049.58 = 1,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.01/2,049.58 = 1,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.01x = 2,049.58 × 1,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.01x = 2,625,102.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,102.06/1,373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.93

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