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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284, 1,926.08 and 418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284, 1,926.08 and 418.40 is: 627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284 : 1,926.08 = 418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284/1,926.08 = 418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284x = 1,926.08 × 418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284x = 805,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,871.87/1,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.63

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