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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,281.94, 1,922.87 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,281.94, 1,922.87 and 357.46 is: 536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,281.94 : 1,922.87 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,281.94/1,922.87 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,281.94x = 1,922.87 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,281.94x = 687,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,345.20/1,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.18

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