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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.22, 1,920.33 and 414.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.22, 1,920.33 and 414.51 is: 621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.22 : 1,920.33 = 414.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.22/1,920.33 = 414.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.22x = 1,920.33 × 414.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.22x = 795,995.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,995.99/1,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.77

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