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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.44, 1,921.96 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.44, 1,921.96 and 356.90 is: 535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.44 : 1,921.96 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.44/1,921.96 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.44x = 1,921.96 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.44x = 685,941.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,941.83/1,281.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.29

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