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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.32, 1,923.54 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.32, 1,923.54 and 416.70 is: 625.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.32 : 1,923.54 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.32/1,923.54 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.32x = 1,923.54 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.32x = 801,539.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,539.12/1,282.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.07

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