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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.36, 1,924.80 and 503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.36, 1,924.80 and 503.33 is: 754.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.36 : 1,924.80 = 503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.36/1,924.80 = 503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.36x = 1,924.80 × 503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.36x = 968,809.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,809.58/1,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.90

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