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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.47, 1,919.85 and 447.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.47, 1,919.85 and 447.34 is: 670.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.47 : 1,919.85 = 447.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.47/1,919.85 = 447.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.47x = 1,919.85 × 447.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.47x = 858,825.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,825.70/1,280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.71

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