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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.88, 1,921.39 and 415.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.88, 1,921.39 and 415.13 is: 622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.88 : 1,921.39 = 415.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.88/1,921.39 = 415.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.88x = 1,921.39 × 415.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.88x = 797,615.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,615.99/1,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.71

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