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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.92, 1,925.80 and 503.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.92, 1,925.80 and 503.78 is: 755.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.92 : 1,925.80 = 503.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.92/1,925.80 = 503.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.92x = 1,925.80 × 503.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.92x = 970,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,168.64/1,283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.63

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