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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.27, 1,923.89 and 959.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.27, 1,923.89 and 959.91 is: 1,437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.27 : 1,923.89 = 959.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.27/1,923.89 = 959.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.27x = 1,923.89 × 959.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.27x = 1,846,756.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,756.45/1,284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,437.98

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