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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.56, 1,924.20 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.56, 1,924.20 and 503 is: 754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.56 : 1,924.20 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.56/1,924.20 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.56x = 1,924.20 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.56x = 967,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,872.60/1,283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.05

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