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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.84, 1,923.29 and 705.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.84, 1,923.29 and 705.88 is: 1,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.84 : 1,923.29 = 705.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.84/1,923.29 = 705.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.84x = 1,923.29 × 705.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.84x = 1,357,611.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,611.95/1,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.29

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