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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.67, 1,924.30 and 416.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.67, 1,924.30 and 416.98 is: 625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.67 : 1,924.30 = 416.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.67/1,924.30 = 416.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.67x = 1,924.30 × 416.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.67x = 802,394.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,394.61/1,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.57

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