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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.04, 1,927.16 and 554.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.04, 1,927.16 and 554.46 is: 831.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.04 : 1,927.16 = 554.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.04/1,927.16 = 554.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.04x = 1,927.16 × 554.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.04x = 1,068,533.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,533.13/1,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.52

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