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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.99, 1,925.37 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.99, 1,925.37 and 633.96 is: 950.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.99 : 1,925.37 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.99/1,925.37 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.99x = 1,925.37 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.99x = 1,220,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,607.57/1,283.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.64

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