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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.34, 1,923.96 and 633.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.34, 1,923.96 and 633.72 is: 950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.34 : 1,923.96 = 633.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.34/1,923.96 = 633.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.34x = 1,923.96 × 633.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.34x = 1,219,251.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,251.93/1,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.06

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