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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.70, 1,921.07 and 459.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.70, 1,921.07 and 459.18 is: 688.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.70 : 1,921.07 = 459.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.70/1,921.07 = 459.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.70x = 1,921.07 × 459.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.70x = 882,116.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,116.92/1,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.78

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