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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.08, 1,926.32 and 553.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.08, 1,926.32 and 553.66 is: 830.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.08 : 1,926.32 = 553.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.08/1,926.32 = 553.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.08x = 1,926.32 × 553.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.08x = 1,066,518.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,518.75/1,284.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.57

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