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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.96, 1,927.08 and 419.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.96, 1,927.08 and 419.34 is: 628.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.96 : 1,927.08 = 419.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.96/1,927.08 = 419.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.96x = 1,927.08 × 419.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.96x = 808,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,101.73/1,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.89

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