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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.02, 1,924.98 and 503.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.02, 1,924.98 and 503.63 is: 755.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.02 : 1,924.98 = 503.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.02/1,924.98 = 503.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.02x = 1,924.98 × 503.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.02x = 969,477.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,477.68/1,284.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.03

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