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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.56, 1,924.08 and 416.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.56, 1,924.08 and 416.92 is: 625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.56 : 1,924.08 = 416.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.56/1,924.08 = 416.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.56x = 1,924.08 × 416.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.56x = 802,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,187.43/1,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.46

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