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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.45, 1,926.38 and 634.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.45, 1,926.38 and 634.23 is: 951.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.45 : 1,926.38 = 634.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.45/1,926.38 = 634.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.45x = 1,926.38 × 634.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.45x = 1,221,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,769.57/1,283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.95

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