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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.57, 1,925.01 and 634.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.57, 1,925.01 and 634.55 is: 950.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.57 : 1,925.01 = 634.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.57/1,925.01 = 634.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.57x = 1,925.01 × 634.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.57x = 1,221,505.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,505.47/1,284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.91

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