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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.55, 1,925.34 and 309.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.55, 1,925.34 and 309.66 is: 464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.55 : 1,925.34 = 309.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.55/1,925.34 = 309.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.55x = 1,925.34 × 309.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.55x = 596,192.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,192.40/1,283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.49

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