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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.06, 1,924.62 and 554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.06, 1,924.62 and 554.04 is: 830.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.06 : 1,924.62 = 554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.06/1,924.62 = 554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.06x = 1,924.62 × 554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.06x = 1,066,316.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,316.46/1,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.43

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