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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.96, 1,926.62 and 554.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.96, 1,926.62 and 554.34 is: 831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.96 : 1,926.62 = 554.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.96/1,926.62 = 554.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.96x = 1,926.62 × 554.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.96x = 1,068,002.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,002.53/1,284.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.16

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