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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128, 1,692.28 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128, 1,692.28 and 358.50 is: 537.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128 : 1,692.28 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128/1,692.28 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128x = 1,692.28 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128x = 606,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,682.38/1,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.84

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