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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.10, 1,924.64 and 417.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.10, 1,924.64 and 417.41 is: 626.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.10 : 1,924.64 = 417.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.10/1,924.64 = 417.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.10x = 1,924.64 × 417.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.10x = 803,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,363.98/1,283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.11

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