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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.09, 1,924.97 and 503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.09, 1,924.97 and 503.10 is: 754.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.09 : 1,924.97 = 503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.09/1,924.97 = 503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.09x = 1,924.97 × 503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.09x = 968,449.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,449.89/1,283.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.78

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