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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.85, 1,924.46 and 552.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.85, 1,924.46 and 552.81 is: 828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.85 : 1,924.46 = 552.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.85/1,924.46 = 552.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.85x = 1,924.46 × 552.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.85x = 1,063,857.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,857.97/1,283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.65

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