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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.03, 1,927.77 and 554.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.03, 1,927.77 and 554.64 is: 832.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.03 : 1,927.77 = 554.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.03/1,927.77 = 554.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.03x = 1,927.77 × 554.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.03x = 1,069,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,218.35/1,285.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.06

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