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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.27, 1,927.50 and 504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.27, 1,927.50 and 504.82 is: 757.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.27 : 1,927.50 = 504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.27/1,927.50 = 504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.27x = 1,927.50 × 504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.27x = 973,041.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,041.81/1,284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.66

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