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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.13, 1,921.88 and 975.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.13, 1,921.88 and 975.12 is: 1,460.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.13 : 1,921.88 = 975.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.13/1,921.88 = 975.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.13x = 1,921.88 × 975.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.13x = 1,874,058.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,058.75/1,283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.54

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