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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.79, 1,926.61 and 407.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.79, 1,926.61 and 407.04 is: 610.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.79 : 1,926.61 = 407.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.79/1,926.61 = 407.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.79x = 1,926.61 × 407.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.79x = 784,206.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,206.32/1,284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.38

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