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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.44, 1,925.16 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.44, 1,925.16 and 309.54 is: 464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.44 : 1,925.16 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.44/1,925.16 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.44x = 1,925.16 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.44x = 595,914.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,914.03/1,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.31

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