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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.04, 1,925.34 and 634.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.04, 1,925.34 and 634.12 is: 950.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.04 : 1,925.34 = 634.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.04/1,925.34 = 634.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.04x = 1,925.34 × 634.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.04x = 1,220,896.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,896.60/1,284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.82

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