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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.90, 1,920.72 and 415.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.90, 1,920.72 and 415.10 is: 622.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.90 : 1,920.72 = 415.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.90/1,920.72 = 415.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.90x = 1,920.72 × 415.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.90x = 797,290.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,290.87/1,280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.45

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