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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.88, 1,924.32 and 417.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.88, 1,924.32 and 417.92 is: 626.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.88 : 1,924.32 = 417.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.88/1,924.32 = 417.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.88x = 1,924.32 × 417.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.88x = 804,211.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,211.81/1,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.88

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