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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.51, 1,925.30 and 735.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.51, 1,925.30 and 735.43 is: 1,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.51 : 1,925.30 = 735.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.51/1,925.30 = 735.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.51x = 1,925.30 × 735.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.51x = 1,415,919.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,919.70/1,283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.16

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