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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.65, 1,925.67 and 553.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.65, 1,925.67 and 553.21 is: 829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.65 : 1,925.67 = 553.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.65/1,925.67 = 553.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.65x = 1,925.67 × 553.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.65x = 1,065,299.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,299.90/1,283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.90

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