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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.76, 1,925.93 and 406.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.76, 1,925.93 and 406.26 is: 609.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.76 : 1,925.93 = 406.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.76/1,925.93 = 406.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.76x = 1,925.93 × 406.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.76x = 782,428.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,428.32/1,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.48

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