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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.34, 1,926.67 and 635.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.34, 1,926.67 and 635.06 is: 952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.34 : 1,926.67 = 635.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.34/1,926.67 = 635.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.34x = 1,926.67 × 635.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.34x = 1,223,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,551.05/1,284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.67

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