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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.84, 1,921.60 and 459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.84, 1,921.60 and 459.20 is: 688.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.84 : 1,921.60 = 459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.84/1,921.60 = 459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.84x = 1,921.60 × 459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.84x = 882,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,398.72/1,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.92

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