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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.99, 1,924.49 and 405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.99, 1,924.49 and 405.45 is: 608.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.99 : 1,924.49 = 405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.99/1,924.49 = 405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.99x = 1,924.49 × 405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.99x = 780,284.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,284.47/1,282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.18

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