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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.37, 1,923.84 and 416.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.37, 1,923.84 and 416.67 is: 625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.37 : 1,923.84 = 416.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.37/1,923.84 = 416.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.37x = 1,923.84 × 416.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.37x = 801,606.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,606.41/1,282.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.10

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