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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.37, 1,920.06 and 976.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.37, 1,920.06 and 976.11 is: 1,460.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.37 : 1,920.06 = 976.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.37/1,920.06 = 976.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.37x = 1,920.06 × 976.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.37x = 1,874,189.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,189.77/1,283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.37

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