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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.76, 1,919.70 and 458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.76, 1,919.70 and 458.36 is: 687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.76 : 1,919.70 = 458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.76/1,919.70 = 458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.76x = 1,919.70 × 458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.76x = 879,911.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,911.29/1,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.02

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