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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.60, 1,922.52 and 552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.60, 1,922.52 and 552.52 is: 828.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.60 : 1,922.52 = 552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.60/1,922.52 = 552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.60x = 1,922.52 × 552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.60x = 1,062,230.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,230.75/1,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.19

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