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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.49, 1,926.72 and 1,026.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.49, 1,926.72 and 1,026.63 is: 1,541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.49 : 1,926.72 = 1,026.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.49/1,926.72 = 1,026.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.49x = 1,926.72 × 1,026.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.49x = 1,978,028.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,028.55/1,283.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.13

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