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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.64, 1,925.05 and 417.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.64, 1,925.05 and 417.75 is: 626.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.64 : 1,925.05 = 417.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.64/1,925.05 = 417.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.64x = 1,925.05 × 417.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.64x = 804,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,188.59/1,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.49

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