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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.58, 1,921.83 and 934.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.58, 1,921.83 and 934.31 is: 1,399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.58 : 1,921.83 = 934.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.58/1,921.83 = 934.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.58x = 1,921.83 × 934.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.58x = 1,795,575.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,575.38/1,282.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.98

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