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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.24, 1,923.55 and 503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.24, 1,923.55 and 503.04 is: 754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.24 : 1,923.55 = 503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.24/1,923.55 = 503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.24x = 1,923.55 × 503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.24x = 967,628.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,628.55/1,283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.05

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