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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.64, 1,925.75 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.64, 1,925.75 and 503.72 is: 755.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.64 : 1,925.75 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.64/1,925.75 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.64x = 1,925.75 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.64x = 970,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,026.64/1,283.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.68

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