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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.36, 1,926.62 and 406.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.36, 1,926.62 and 406.90 is: 610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.36 : 1,926.62 = 406.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.36/1,926.62 = 406.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.36x = 1,926.62 × 406.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.36x = 783,941.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,941.68/1,284.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.38

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