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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.38, 1,923.83 and 416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.38, 1,923.83 and 416.76 is: 625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.38 : 1,923.83 = 416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.38/1,923.83 = 416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.38x = 1,923.83 × 416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.38x = 801,775.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,775.39/1,282.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.22

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