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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.81, 1,927.48 and 418.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.81, 1,927.48 and 418.89 is: 628.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.81 : 1,927.48 = 418.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.81/1,927.48 = 418.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.81x = 1,927.48 × 418.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.81x = 807,402.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,402.10/1,284.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.42

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