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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.86, 1,921.56 and 459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.86, 1,921.56 and 459.10 is: 688.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.86 : 1,921.56 = 459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.86/1,921.56 = 459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.86x = 1,921.56 × 459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.86x = 882,188.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,188.20/1,280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.75

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