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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.48, 1,925.92 and 418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.48, 1,925.92 and 418.72 is: 627.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.48 : 1,925.92 = 418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.48/1,925.92 = 418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.48x = 1,925.92 × 418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.48x = 806,421.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,421.22/1,284.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.82

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