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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.15, 1,924.92 and 552.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.15, 1,924.92 and 552.71 is: 829.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.15 : 1,924.92 = 552.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.15/1,924.92 = 552.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.15x = 1,924.92 × 552.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.15x = 1,063,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,922.53/1,283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.15

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