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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.86, 1,928.42 and 636.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.86, 1,928.42 and 636.42 is: 954.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.86 : 1,928.42 = 636.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.86/1,928.42 = 636.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.86x = 1,928.42 × 636.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.86x = 1,227,285.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,285.06/1,285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.45

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