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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.52, 1,920.60 and 414.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.52, 1,920.60 and 414.84 is: 622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.52 : 1,920.60 = 414.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.52/1,920.60 = 414.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.52x = 1,920.60 × 414.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.52x = 796,741.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,741.70/1,280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.20

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