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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.52, 1,922.70 and 415.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.52, 1,922.70 and 415.84 is: 623.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.52 : 1,922.70 = 415.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.52/1,922.70 = 415.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.52x = 1,922.70 × 415.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.52x = 799,535.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,535.57/1,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.90

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