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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.37, 1,923.81 and 705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.37, 1,923.81 and 705.84 is: 1,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.37 : 1,923.81 = 705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.37/1,923.81 = 705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.37x = 1,923.81 × 705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.37x = 1,357,902.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,902.05/1,283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.08

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