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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.52, 1,923.98 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.52, 1,923.98 and 416.63 is: 625.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.52 : 1,923.98 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.52/1,923.98 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.52x = 1,923.98 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.52x = 801,576.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,576.08/1,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.00

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