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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.31, 1,924.50 and 417.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.31, 1,924.50 and 417.39 is: 625.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.31 : 1,924.50 = 417.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.31/1,924.50 = 417.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.31x = 1,924.50 × 417.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.31x = 803,267.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,267.06/1,283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.93

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