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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.02, 1,925.40 and 634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.02, 1,925.40 and 634.40 is: 951.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.02 : 1,925.40 = 634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.02/1,925.40 = 634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.02x = 1,925.40 × 634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.02x = 1,221,473.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,473.76/1,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.29

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