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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.34, 1,925.02 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.34, 1,925.02 and 417.66 is: 626.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.34 : 1,925.02 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.34/1,925.02 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.34x = 1,925.02 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.34x = 803,994.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,994.81/1,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.48

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