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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.93, 1,924.97 and 762.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.93, 1,924.97 and 762.69 is: 1,143.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.93 : 1,924.97 = 762.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.93/1,924.97 = 762.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.93x = 1,924.97 × 762.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.93x = 1,468,151.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,151.56/1,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.49

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