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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.48, 1,923.69 and 416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.48, 1,923.69 and 416.80 is: 625.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.48 : 1,923.69 = 416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.48/1,923.69 = 416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.48x = 1,923.69 × 416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.48x = 801,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,793.99/1,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.19

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