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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.04, 1,924.80 and 513.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.04, 1,924.80 and 513.60 is: 770.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.04 : 1,924.80 = 513.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.04/1,924.80 = 513.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.04x = 1,924.80 × 513.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.04x = 988,577.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,577.28/1,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.50

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