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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.35, 1,924.47 and 954.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.35, 1,924.47 and 954.03 is: 1,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.35 : 1,924.47 = 954.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.35/1,924.47 = 954.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.35x = 1,924.47 × 954.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.35x = 1,836,002.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,002.11/1,282.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,431.75

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