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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.01, 1,924.35 and 417.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.01, 1,924.35 and 417.25 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.01 : 1,924.35 = 417.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.01/1,924.35 = 417.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.01x = 1,924.35 × 417.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.01x = 802,935.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,935.04/1,283.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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