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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.39, 1,925.18 and 552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.39, 1,925.18 and 552.78 is: 829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.39 : 1,925.18 = 552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.39/1,925.18 = 552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.39x = 1,925.18 × 552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.39x = 1,064,198.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,198.24/1,283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.21

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