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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.70, 1,927.44 and 504.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.70, 1,927.44 and 504.66 is: 757.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.70 : 1,927.44 = 504.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.70/1,927.44 = 504.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.70x = 1,927.44 × 504.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.70x = 972,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,701.87/1,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.14

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