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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.95, 1,925.93 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.95, 1,925.93 and 310.05 is: 465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.95 : 1,925.93 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.95/1,925.93 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.95x = 1,925.93 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.95x = 597,134.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,134.60/1,283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.08

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