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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.76, 1,922.53 and 357.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.76, 1,922.53 and 357.30 is: 535.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.76 : 1,922.53 = 357.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.76/1,922.53 = 357.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.76x = 1,922.53 × 357.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.76x = 686,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,919.97/1,281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.92

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