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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284, 1,926.24 and 553.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284, 1,926.24 and 553.32 is: 830.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284 : 1,926.24 = 553.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284/1,926.24 = 553.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284x = 1,926.24 × 553.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284x = 1,065,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,827.12/1,284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.08

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