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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.90, 1,925.42 and 418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.90, 1,925.42 and 418 is: 626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.90 : 1,925.42 = 418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.90/1,925.42 = 418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.90x = 1,925.42 × 418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.90x = 804,825.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,825.56/1,283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.86

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