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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.44, 1,923.54 and 959.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.44, 1,923.54 and 959.88 is: 1,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.44 : 1,923.54 = 959.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.44/1,923.54 = 959.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.44x = 1,923.54 × 959.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.44x = 1,846,367.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,367.58/1,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,439.73

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