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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.26, 1,922.18 and 623.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.26, 1,922.18 and 623.72 is: 934.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.26 : 1,922.18 = 623.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.26/1,922.18 = 623.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.26x = 1,922.18 × 623.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.26x = 1,198,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,902.11/1,282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.99

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