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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.20, 1,925.24 and 503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.20, 1,925.24 and 503.79 is: 755.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.20 : 1,925.24 = 503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.20/1,925.24 = 503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.20x = 1,925.24 × 503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.20x = 969,914.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,914.14/1,284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.27

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