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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.14, 1,927.89 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.14, 1,927.89 and 419.52 is: 629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.14 : 1,927.89 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.14/1,927.89 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.14x = 1,927.89 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.14x = 808,788.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,788.41/1,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.34

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