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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.36, 1,922.09 and 356.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.36, 1,922.09 and 356.99 is: 535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.36 : 1,922.09 = 356.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.36/1,922.09 = 356.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.36x = 1,922.09 × 356.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.36x = 686,155.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,155.51/1,281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.49

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