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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.51, 1,926.72 and 418.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.51, 1,926.72 and 418.83 is: 628.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.51 : 1,926.72 = 418.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.51/1,926.72 = 418.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.51x = 1,926.72 × 418.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.51x = 806,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,968.14/1,284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.23

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