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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.45, 1,923.63 and 404.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.45, 1,923.63 and 404.95 is: 607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.45 : 1,923.63 = 404.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.45/1,923.63 = 404.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.45x = 1,923.63 × 404.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.45x = 778,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,973.97/1,282.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.41

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