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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.04, 1,919.76 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.04, 1,919.76 and 458.52 is: 687.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.04 : 1,919.76 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.04/1,919.76 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.04x = 1,919.76 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.04x = 880,248.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,248.36/1,280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.67

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