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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.25, 1,922.14 and 975.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.25, 1,922.14 and 975.25 is: 1,460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.25 : 1,922.14 = 975.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.25/1,922.14 = 975.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.25x = 1,922.14 × 975.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.25x = 1,874,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,567.04/1,283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.80

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