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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.71, 1,924.07 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.71, 1,924.07 and 308.81 is: 463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.71 : 1,924.07 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.71/1,924.07 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.71x = 1,924.07 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.71x = 594,175.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,175.76/1,282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.22

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