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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.75, 1,925.70 and 975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.75, 1,925.70 and 975.60 is: 1,462.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.75 : 1,925.70 = 975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.75/1,925.70 = 975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.75x = 1,925.70 × 975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.75x = 1,878,712.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,878,712.92/1,284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.32

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