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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.78, 1,924.08 and 633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.78, 1,924.08 and 633.88 is: 950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.78 : 1,924.08 = 633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.78/1,924.08 = 633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.78x = 1,924.08 × 633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.78x = 1,219,635.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,635.83/1,282.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.78

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