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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.57, 1,926.86 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.57, 1,926.86 and 418.88 is: 628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.57 : 1,926.86 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.57/1,926.86 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.57x = 1,926.86 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.57x = 807,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,111.39/1,284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.31

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