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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.12, 1,924.88 and 417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.12, 1,924.88 and 417.52 is: 626.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.12 : 1,924.88 = 417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.12/1,924.88 = 417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.12x = 1,924.88 × 417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.12x = 803,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,675.90/1,283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.35

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