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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.87, 1,926.32 and 503.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.87, 1,926.32 and 503.93 is: 756.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.87 : 1,926.32 = 503.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.87/1,926.32 = 503.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.87x = 1,926.32 × 503.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.87x = 970,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,718.29/1,283.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.09

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