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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.43, 1,925.45 and 552.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.43, 1,925.45 and 552.60 is: 829.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.43 : 1,925.45 = 552.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.43/1,925.45 = 552.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.43x = 1,925.45 × 552.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.43x = 1,064,003.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,003.67/1,283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.03

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