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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.08, 1,923.18 and 634.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.08, 1,923.18 and 634.27 is: 950.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.08 : 1,923.18 = 634.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.08/1,923.18 = 634.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.08x = 1,923.18 × 634.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.08x = 1,219,815.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,815.38/1,283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.69

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