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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.71, 1,920.59 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.71, 1,920.59 and 403.07 is: 604.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.71 : 1,920.59 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.71/1,920.59 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.71x = 1,920.59 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.71x = 774,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,135.00/1,280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.46

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