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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.73, 1,924.07 and 417.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.73, 1,924.07 and 417.05 is: 625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.73 : 1,924.07 = 417.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.73/1,924.07 = 417.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.73x = 1,924.07 × 417.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.73x = 802,433.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,433.39/1,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.57

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