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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.97, 1,924.31 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.97, 1,924.31 and 503.55 is: 755.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.97 : 1,924.31 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.97/1,924.31 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.97x = 1,924.31 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.97x = 968,984.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,984.73/1,282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.27

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