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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.13, 1,923.18 and 623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.13, 1,923.18 and 623.90 is: 935.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.13 : 1,923.18 = 623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.13/1,923.18 = 623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.13x = 1,923.18 × 623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.13x = 1,199,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,874.47/1,282.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.85

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