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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.06, 1,925.79 and 418.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.06, 1,925.79 and 418.20 is: 627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.06 : 1,925.79 = 418.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.06/1,925.79 = 418.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.06x = 1,925.79 × 418.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.06x = 805,365.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,365.38/1,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.20

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