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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.75, 1,926.23 and 634.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.75, 1,926.23 and 634.13 is: 951.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.75 : 1,926.23 = 634.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.75/1,926.23 = 634.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.75x = 1,926.23 × 634.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.75x = 1,221,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,480.23/1,283.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.49

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