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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.62, 1,922.43 and 415.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.62, 1,922.43 and 415.94 is: 623.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.62 : 1,922.43 = 415.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.62/1,922.43 = 415.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.62x = 1,922.43 × 415.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.62x = 799,615.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,615.53/1,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.91

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