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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.04, 1,924.16 and 552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.04, 1,924.16 and 552.45 is: 828.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.04 : 1,924.16 = 552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.04/1,924.16 = 552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.04x = 1,924.16 × 552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.04x = 1,063,006.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,006.65/1,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.51

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