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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.70, 1,922.55 and 416.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.70, 1,922.55 and 416.10 is: 624.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.70 : 1,922.55 = 416.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.70/1,922.55 = 416.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.70x = 1,922.55 × 416.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.70x = 799,973.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,973.06/1,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.15

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