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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.67, 1,922.63 and 552.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.67, 1,922.63 and 552.30 is: 827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.67 : 1,922.63 = 552.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.67/1,922.63 = 552.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.67x = 1,922.63 × 552.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.67x = 1,061,868.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,868.55/1,282.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.86

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