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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.44, 1,926.72 and 504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.44, 1,926.72 and 504.44 is: 756.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.44 : 1,926.72 = 504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.44/1,926.72 = 504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.44x = 1,926.72 × 504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.44x = 971,914.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,914.64/1,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.68

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