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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.77, 1,922.64 and 416.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.77, 1,922.64 and 416.09 is: 624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.77 : 1,922.64 = 416.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.77/1,922.64 = 416.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.77x = 1,922.64 × 416.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.77x = 799,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,981.66/1,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.13

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