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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.16, 1,926.42 and 406.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.16, 1,926.42 and 406.37 is: 609.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.16 : 1,926.42 = 406.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.16/1,926.42 = 406.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.16x = 1,926.42 × 406.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.16x = 782,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,829.66/1,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.60

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