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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.26, 1,924.88 and 417.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.26, 1,924.88 and 417.58 is: 626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.26 : 1,924.88 = 417.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.26/1,924.88 = 417.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.26x = 1,924.88 × 417.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.26x = 803,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,791.39/1,283.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.37

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