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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.29, 1,923.36 and 416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.29, 1,923.36 and 416.60 is: 624.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.29 : 1,923.36 = 416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.29/1,923.36 = 416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.29x = 1,923.36 × 416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.29x = 801,271.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,271.78/1,282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.88

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