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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.67, 1,925.80 and 417.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.67, 1,925.80 and 417.98 is: 627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.67 : 1,925.80 = 417.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.67/1,925.80 = 417.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.67x = 1,925.80 × 417.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.67x = 804,945.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,945.88/1,283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.07

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