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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.75, 1,925.79 and 504.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.75, 1,925.79 and 504.54 is: 756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.75 : 1,925.79 = 504.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.75/1,925.79 = 504.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.75x = 1,925.79 × 504.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.75x = 971,638.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,638.09/1,284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.29

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