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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.36, 2,333.19 and 1,280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.36, 2,333.19 and 1,280.48 is: 1,929.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.36 : 2,333.19 = 1,280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.36/2,333.19 = 1,280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.36x = 2,333.19 × 1,280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.36x = 2,987,596.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,596.27/1,548.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,929.52

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