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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.83, 2,031.31 and 1,282.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.83, 2,031.31 and 1,282.93 is: 1,922.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.83 : 2,031.31 = 1,282.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.83/2,031.31 = 1,282.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.83x = 2,031.31 × 1,282.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.83x = 2,606,011.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606,011.97/1,355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,922.09

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