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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.80, 1,928.72 and 420.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.80, 1,928.72 and 420.04 is: 630.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.80 : 1,928.72 = 420.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.80/1,928.72 = 420.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.80x = 1,928.72 × 420.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.80x = 810,139.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,139.55/1,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.07

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