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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.18, 1,920.54 and 1,023.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.18, 1,920.54 and 1,023.24 is: 1,527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.18 : 1,920.54 = 1,023.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.18/1,920.54 = 1,023.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.18x = 1,920.54 × 1,023.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.18x = 1,965,173.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,173.35/1,286.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.91

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