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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.05, 1,923.34 and 416.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.05, 1,923.34 and 416.97 is: 625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.05 : 1,923.34 = 416.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.05/1,923.34 = 416.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.05x = 1,923.34 × 416.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.05x = 801,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,975.08/1,282.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.54

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