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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.81, 1,927.40 and 418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.81, 1,927.40 and 418.92 is: 628.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.81 : 1,927.40 = 418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.81/1,927.40 = 418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.81x = 1,927.40 × 418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.81x = 807,426.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,426.41/1,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.44

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