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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.86, 1,927.32 and 419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.86, 1,927.32 and 419.14 is: 628.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.86 : 1,927.32 = 419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.86/1,927.32 = 419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.86x = 1,927.32 × 419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.86x = 807,816.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,816.90/1,284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.72

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