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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.96, 1,922.94 and 416.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.96, 1,922.94 and 416.34 is: 624.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.96 : 1,922.94 = 416.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.96/1,922.94 = 416.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.96x = 1,922.94 × 416.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.96x = 800,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,596.84/1,281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.51

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