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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.02, 1,920.18 and 458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.02, 1,920.18 and 458.14 is: 687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.02 : 1,920.18 = 458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.02/1,920.18 = 458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.02x = 1,920.18 × 458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.02x = 879,711.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,711.27/1,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.26

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