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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.17, 1,920.25 and 458.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.17, 1,920.25 and 458.49 is: 687.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.17 : 1,920.25 = 458.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.17/1,920.25 = 458.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.17x = 1,920.25 × 458.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.17x = 880,415.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,415.42/1,280.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.74

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