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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.87, 1,925.04 and 502.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.87, 1,925.04 and 502.94 is: 754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.87 : 1,925.04 = 502.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.87/1,925.04 = 502.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.87x = 1,925.04 × 502.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.87x = 968,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,179.62/1,283.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.11

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