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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.60, 1,920.72 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.60, 1,920.72 and 414.80 is: 622.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.60 : 1,920.72 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.60/1,920.72 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.60x = 1,920.72 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.60x = 796,714.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,714.66/1,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.14

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