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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.12, 1,926.36 and 418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.12, 1,926.36 and 418.50 is: 627.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.12 : 1,926.36 = 418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.12/1,926.36 = 418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.12x = 1,926.36 × 418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.12x = 806,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,181.66/1,284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.81

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