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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.49, 1,922.25 and 357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.49, 1,922.25 and 357.03 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.49 : 1,922.25 = 357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.49/1,922.25 = 357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.49x = 1,922.25 × 357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.49x = 686,295.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,295.05/1,281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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