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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.89, 1,926.44 and 406.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.89, 1,926.44 and 406.53 is: 609.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.89 : 1,926.44 = 406.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.89/1,926.44 = 406.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.89x = 1,926.44 × 406.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.89x = 783,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,158.14/1,283.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.99

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