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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.65, 1,928.61 and 419.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.65, 1,928.61 and 419.76 is: 629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.65 : 1,928.61 = 419.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.65/1,928.61 = 419.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.65x = 1,928.61 × 419.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.65x = 809,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,553.33/1,285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.68

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