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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.08, 1,923.98 and 502.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.08, 1,923.98 and 502.07 is: 753.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.08 : 1,923.98 = 502.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.08/1,923.98 = 502.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.08x = 1,923.98 × 502.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.08x = 965,978.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,978.15/1,282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.45

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