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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.95, 1,923.08 and 404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.95, 1,923.08 and 404.52 is: 606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.95 : 1,923.08 = 404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.95/1,923.08 = 404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.95x = 1,923.08 × 404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.95x = 777,922.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,922.30/1,281.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.83

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