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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.27, 1,920.27 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.27, 1,920.27 and 414.38 is: 621.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.27 : 1,920.27 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.27/1,920.27 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.27x = 1,920.27 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.27x = 795,721.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,721.48/1,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.53

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