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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.15, 1,920.31 and 458.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.15, 1,920.31 and 458.41 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.15 : 1,920.31 = 458.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.15/1,920.31 = 458.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.15x = 1,920.31 × 458.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.15x = 880,286.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,286.96/1,280.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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