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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.04, 1,921.92 and 415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.04, 1,921.92 and 415.42 is: 623.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.04 : 1,921.92 = 415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.04/1,921.92 = 415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.04x = 1,921.92 × 415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.04x = 798,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,404.01/1,281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.25

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