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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.06, 1,924.43 and 502.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.06, 1,924.43 and 502.53 is: 753.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.06 : 1,924.43 = 502.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.06/1,924.43 = 502.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.06x = 1,924.43 × 502.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.06x = 967,074.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,074.08/1,283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.72

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