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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.52, 1,925.48 and 417.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.52, 1,925.48 and 417.63 is: 626.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.52 : 1,925.48 = 417.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.52/1,925.48 = 417.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.52x = 1,925.48 × 417.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.52x = 804,138.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,138.21/1,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.51

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