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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.40, 1,922.44 and 415.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.40, 1,922.44 and 415.96 is: 624.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.40 : 1,922.44 = 415.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.40/1,922.44 = 415.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.40x = 1,922.44 × 415.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.40x = 799,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,658.14/1,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.05

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