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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.02, 1,925.29 and 503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.02, 1,925.29 and 503.47 is: 754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.02 : 1,925.29 = 503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.02/1,925.29 = 503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.02x = 1,925.29 × 503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.02x = 969,313.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,313.61/1,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.91

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