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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.81, 1,926.00 and 406.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.81, 1,926.00 and 406.36 is: 609.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.81 : 1,926.00 = 406.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.81/1,926.00 = 406.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.81x = 1,926.00 × 406.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.81x = 782,648.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,648.34/1,283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.63

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