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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.55, 1,926.96 and 418.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.55, 1,926.96 and 418.75 is: 628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.55 : 1,926.96 = 418.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.55/1,926.96 = 418.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.55x = 1,926.96 × 418.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.55x = 806,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,914.50/1,284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.17

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