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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.84, 1,927.42 and 635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.84, 1,927.42 and 635.56 is: 953.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.84 : 1,927.42 = 635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.84/1,927.42 = 635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.84x = 1,927.42 × 635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.84x = 1,224,991.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,991.06/1,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.42

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