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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.34, 1,927.17 and 839.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.34, 1,927.17 and 839.36 is: 1,260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.34 : 1,927.17 = 839.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.34/1,927.17 = 839.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.34x = 1,927.17 × 839.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.34x = 1,617,579.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,579.78/1,283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,260.45

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