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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.86, 1,927.33 and 504.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.86, 1,927.33 and 504.83 is: 757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.86 : 1,927.33 = 504.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.86/1,927.33 = 504.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.86x = 1,927.33 × 504.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.86x = 972,961.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,961.84/1,284.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.25

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