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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.26, 1,920.69 and 458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.26, 1,920.69 and 458.60 is: 688.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.26 : 1,920.69 = 458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.26/1,920.69 = 458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.26x = 1,920.69 × 458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.26x = 880,828.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,828.43/1,280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.01

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