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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.63, 1,922.45 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.63, 1,922.45 and 357.19 is: 535.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.63 : 1,922.45 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.63/1,922.45 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.63x = 1,922.45 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.63x = 686,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,679.92/1,281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.79

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