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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.06, 1,921.72 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.06, 1,921.72 and 415.44 is: 623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.06 : 1,921.72 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.06/1,921.72 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.06x = 1,921.72 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.06x = 798,359.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,359.36/1,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.20

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