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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.97, 1,922.98 and 404.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.97, 1,922.98 and 404.46 is: 606.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.97 : 1,922.98 = 404.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.97/1,922.98 = 404.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.97x = 1,922.98 × 404.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.97x = 777,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,768.49/1,281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.70

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