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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.09, 1,914.57 and 1,204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.09, 1,914.57 and 1,204.73 is: 1,797.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.09 : 1,914.57 = 1,204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.09/1,914.57 = 1,204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.09x = 1,914.57 × 1,204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.09x = 2,306,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,539.92/1,283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,797.64

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