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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.96, 1,925.90 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.96, 1,925.90 and 418.25 is: 627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.96 : 1,925.90 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.96/1,925.90 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.96x = 1,925.90 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.96x = 805,505.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,505.58/1,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.36

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