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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.45, 1,925.17 and 699.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.45, 1,925.17 and 699.03 is: 1,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.45 : 1,925.17 = 699.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.45/1,925.17 = 699.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.45x = 1,925.17 × 699.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.45x = 1,345,749.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345,749.84/1,283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.55

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