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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.73, 1,927.50 and 545.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.73, 1,927.50 and 545.31 is: 817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.73 : 1,927.50 = 545.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.73/1,927.50 = 545.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.73x = 1,927.50 × 545.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.73x = 1,051,085.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,085.03/1,285.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.50

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