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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.13, 1,928.00 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.13, 1,928.00 and 554.72 is: 832.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.13 : 1,928.00 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.13/1,928.00 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.13x = 1,928.00 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.13x = 1,069,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,491.91/1,285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.20

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