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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.12, 1,924.82 and 1,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.12, 1,924.82 and 1,008.48 is: 1,511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.12 : 1,924.82 = 1,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.12/1,924.82 = 1,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.12x = 1,924.82 × 1,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.12x = 1,941,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,142.47/1,284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.65

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