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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.60, 1,923.18 and 552.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.60, 1,923.18 and 552.04 is: 827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.60 : 1,923.18 = 552.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.60/1,923.18 = 552.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.60x = 1,923.18 × 552.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.60x = 1,061,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,672.29/1,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.75

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