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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.90, 1,924.35 and 417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.90, 1,924.35 and 417.30 is: 625.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.90 : 1,924.35 = 417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.90/1,924.35 = 417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.90x = 1,924.35 × 417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.90x = 803,031.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,031.26/1,282.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.95

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