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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.81, 1,925.98 and 417.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.81, 1,925.98 and 417.89 is: 626.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.81 : 1,925.98 = 417.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.81/1,925.98 = 417.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.81x = 1,925.98 × 417.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.81x = 804,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,845.69/1,283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.92

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