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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.84, 1,924.16 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.84, 1,924.16 and 358.43 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.84 : 1,924.16 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.84/1,924.16 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.84x = 1,924.16 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.84x = 689,665.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,665.26/1,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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