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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.55, 1,921.13 and 414.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.55, 1,921.13 and 414.86 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.55 : 1,921.13 = 414.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.55/1,921.13 = 414.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.55x = 1,921.13 × 414.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.55x = 796,997.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,997.92/1,280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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