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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.37, 1,923.95 and 503.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.37, 1,923.95 and 503.19 is: 754.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.37 : 1,923.95 = 503.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.37/1,923.95 = 503.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.37x = 1,923.95 × 503.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.37x = 968,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,109.88/1,283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.35

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