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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.67, 1,925.42 and 503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.67, 1,925.42 and 503.53 is: 755.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.67 : 1,925.42 = 503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.67/1,925.42 = 503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.67x = 1,925.42 × 503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.67x = 969,506.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,506.73/1,283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.26

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