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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.60, 1,924.08 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.60, 1,924.08 and 552.56 is: 828.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.60 : 1,924.08 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.60/1,924.08 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.60x = 1,924.08 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.60x = 1,063,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,169.64/1,283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.27

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