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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.77, 1,925.51 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.77, 1,925.51 and 406.27 is: 609.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.77 : 1,925.51 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.77/1,925.51 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.77x = 1,925.51 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.77x = 782,274.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,274.92/1,283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.36

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