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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.18, 1,920.30 and 458.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.18, 1,920.30 and 458.03 is: 687.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.18 : 1,920.30 = 458.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.18/1,920.30 = 458.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.18x = 1,920.30 × 458.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.18x = 879,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,555.01/1,280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.06

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