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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.38, 1,920.96 and 414.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.38, 1,920.96 and 414.76 is: 622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.38 : 1,920.96 = 414.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.38/1,920.96 = 414.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.38x = 1,920.96 × 414.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.38x = 796,737.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,737.37/1,280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.27

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