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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.60, 1,924.02 and 553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.60, 1,924.02 and 553.52 is: 829.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.60 : 1,924.02 = 553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.60/1,924.02 = 553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.60x = 1,924.02 × 553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.60x = 1,064,983.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,983.55/1,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.68

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