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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.96, 1,922.20 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.96, 1,922.20 and 416.28 is: 624.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.96 : 1,922.20 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.96/1,922.20 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.96x = 1,922.20 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.96x = 800,173.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,173.42/1,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.18

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