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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.49, 1,925.55 and 417.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.49, 1,925.55 and 417.78 is: 626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.49 : 1,925.55 = 417.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.49/1,925.55 = 417.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.49x = 1,925.55 × 417.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.49x = 804,456.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,456.28/1,283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.77

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