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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.92, 1,924.38 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.92, 1,924.38 and 358.44 is: 537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.92 : 1,924.38 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.92/1,924.38 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.92x = 1,924.38 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.92x = 689,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,774.77/1,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.66

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