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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.06, 1,925.92 and 503.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.06, 1,925.92 and 503.53 is: 755.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.06 : 1,925.92 = 503.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.06/1,925.92 = 503.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.06x = 1,925.92 × 503.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.06x = 969,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,758.50/1,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.23

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