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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.29, 1,927.11 and 699.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.29, 1,927.11 and 699.27 is: 1,049.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.29 : 1,927.11 = 699.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.29/1,927.11 = 699.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.29x = 1,927.11 × 699.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.29x = 1,347,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,570.21/1,284.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.28

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