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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.46, 1,928.36 and 821.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.46, 1,928.36 and 821.44 is: 1,234.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.46 : 1,928.36 = 821.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.46/1,928.36 = 821.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.46x = 1,928.36 × 821.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.46x = 1,584,032.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,032.04/1,283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.19

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