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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289, 1,931.58 and 1,283.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289, 1,931.58 and 1,283.24 is: 1,922.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289 : 1,931.58 = 1,283.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289/1,931.58 = 1,283.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289x = 1,931.58 × 1,283.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289x = 2,478,680.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,680.72/1,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.95

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