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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.14, 1,923.74 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.14, 1,923.74 and 614.70 is: 922.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.14 : 1,923.74 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.14/1,923.74 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.14x = 1,923.74 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.14x = 1,182,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,510.29/1,282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.30

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