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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.19, 1,923.81 and 1,063.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.19, 1,923.81 and 1,063.14 is: 1,593.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.19 : 1,923.81 = 1,063.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.19/1,923.81 = 1,063.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.19x = 1,923.81 × 1,063.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.19x = 2,045,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,281.52/1,283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.90

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