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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.21, 1,920.26 and 414.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.21, 1,920.26 and 414.52 is: 621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.21 : 1,920.26 = 414.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.21/1,920.26 = 414.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.21x = 1,920.26 × 414.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.21x = 795,982.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,982.41/1,280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.76

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