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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.41, 1,925.86 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.41, 1,925.86 and 406.73 is: 609.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.41 : 1,925.86 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.41/1,925.86 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.41x = 1,925.86 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.41x = 783,314.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,314.02/1,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.86

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