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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.84, 1,926.52 and 407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.84, 1,926.52 and 407.56 is: 611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.84 : 1,926.52 = 407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.84/1,926.52 = 407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.84x = 1,926.52 × 407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.84x = 785,162.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,162.86/1,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.10

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