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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.22, 1,924.76 and 542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.22, 1,924.76 and 542.52 is: 813.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.22 : 1,924.76 = 542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.22/1,924.76 = 542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.22x = 1,924.76 × 542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.22x = 1,044,218.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,218.08/1,283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.75

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