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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.89, 1,926.21 and 418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.89, 1,926.21 and 418.18 is: 627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.89 : 1,926.21 = 418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.89/1,926.21 = 418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.89x = 1,926.21 × 418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.89x = 805,502.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,502.50/1,283.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.39

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