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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.97, 1,921.76 and 415.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.97, 1,921.76 and 415.28 is: 623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.97 : 1,921.76 = 415.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.97/1,921.76 = 415.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.97x = 1,921.76 × 415.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.97x = 798,068.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,068.49/1,280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.02

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