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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.32, 1,921.97 and 415.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.32, 1,921.97 and 415.63 is: 623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.32 : 1,921.97 = 415.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.32/1,921.97 = 415.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.32x = 1,921.97 × 415.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.32x = 798,818.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,818.78/1,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.44

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