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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.21, 1,920.27 and 414.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.21, 1,920.27 and 414.50 is: 621.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.21 : 1,920.27 = 414.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.21/1,920.27 = 414.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.21x = 1,920.27 × 414.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.21x = 795,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,951.92/1,280.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.74

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