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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.67, 1,919.46 and 917.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.67, 1,919.46 and 917.31 is: 1,371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.67 : 1,919.46 = 917.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.67/1,919.46 = 917.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.67x = 1,919.46 × 917.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.67x = 1,760,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,739.85/1,283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.65

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