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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.49, 1,925.24 and 405.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.49, 1,925.24 and 405.95 is: 608.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.49 : 1,925.24 = 405.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.49/1,925.24 = 405.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.49x = 1,925.24 × 405.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.49x = 781,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,539.52/1,283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.92

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