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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.55, 1,925.43 and 552.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.55, 1,925.43 and 552.95 is: 829.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.55 : 1,925.43 = 552.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.55/1,925.43 = 552.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.55x = 1,925.43 × 552.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.55x = 1,064,666.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,666.52/1,283.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.47

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