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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.33, 1,924.44 and 552.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.33, 1,924.44 and 552.41 is: 829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.33 : 1,924.44 = 552.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.33/1,924.44 = 552.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.33x = 1,924.44 × 552.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.33x = 1,063,079.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,079.90/1,282.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.03

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