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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.68, 1,924.14 and 543.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.68, 1,924.14 and 543.70 is: 814.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.68 : 1,924.14 = 543.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.68/1,924.14 = 543.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.68x = 1,924.14 × 543.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.68x = 1,046,154.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,154.92/1,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.97

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