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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.77, 1,922.63 and 357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.77, 1,922.63 and 357.29 is: 535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.77 : 1,922.63 = 357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.77/1,922.63 = 357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.77x = 1,922.63 × 357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.77x = 686,939.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,939.49/1,281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.93

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