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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.89, 1,925.10 and 552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.89, 1,925.10 and 552.45 is: 829.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.89 : 1,925.10 = 552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.89/1,925.10 = 552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.89x = 1,925.10 × 552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.89x = 1,063,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,521.50/1,282.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.00

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