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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.13, 1,924.88 and 552.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.13, 1,924.88 and 552.70 is: 829.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.13 : 1,924.88 = 552.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.13/1,924.88 = 552.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.13x = 1,924.88 × 552.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.13x = 1,063,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,881.18/1,283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.13

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