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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.03, 1,922.17 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.03, 1,922.17 and 502.11 is: 752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.03 : 1,922.17 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.03/1,922.17 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.03x = 1,922.17 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.03x = 965,140.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,140.78/1,282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.82

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