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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.96, 1,926.12 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.96, 1,926.12 and 418.28 is: 627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.96 : 1,926.12 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.96/1,926.12 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.96x = 1,926.12 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.96x = 805,657.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,657.47/1,283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.48

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