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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.61, 1,928.39 and 635.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.61, 1,928.39 and 635.85 is: 953.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.61 : 1,928.39 = 635.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.61/1,928.39 = 635.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.61x = 1,928.39 × 635.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.61x = 1,226,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,163.60/1,285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.76

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