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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.95, 1,925.70 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.95, 1,925.70 and 406.27 is: 609.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.95 : 1,925.70 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.95/1,925.70 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.95x = 1,925.70 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.95x = 782,354.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,354.14/1,283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.33

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