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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.93, 1,926.21 and 553.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.93, 1,926.21 and 553.11 is: 829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.93 : 1,926.21 = 553.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.93/1,926.21 = 553.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.93x = 1,926.21 × 553.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.93x = 1,065,406.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,406.01/1,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.80

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