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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.70, 1,921.62 and 459.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.70, 1,921.62 and 459.56 is: 689.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.70 : 1,921.62 = 459.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.70/1,921.62 = 459.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.70x = 1,921.62 × 459.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.70x = 883,090.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,090.08/1,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.54

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