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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.90, 1,922.42 and 416

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.90, 1,922.42 and 416 is: 623.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.90 : 1,922.42 = 416 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.90/1,922.42 = 416/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.90x = 1,922.42 × 416
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.90x = 799,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,726.72/1,281.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.86

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