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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.16, 1,920.48 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.16, 1,920.48 and 414.36 is: 621.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.16 : 1,920.48 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.16/1,920.48 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.16x = 1,920.48 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.16x = 795,770.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,770.09/1,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.62

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