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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.88, 1,924.54 and 553

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.88, 1,924.54 and 553 is: 828.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.88 : 1,924.54 = 553 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.88/1,924.54 = 553/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.88x = 1,924.54 × 553
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.88x = 1,064,270.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,270.62/1,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.95

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