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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.20, 1,920.30 and 414.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.20, 1,920.30 and 414.49 is: 621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.20 : 1,920.30 = 414.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.20/1,920.30 = 414.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.20x = 1,920.30 × 414.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.20x = 795,945.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,945.15/1,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.74

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