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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.42, 1,920.62 and 458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.42, 1,920.62 and 458.74 is: 688.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.42 : 1,920.62 = 458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.42/1,920.62 = 458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.42x = 1,920.62 × 458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.42x = 881,061.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,061.56/1,280.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.11

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