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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.98, 1,924.47 and 358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.98, 1,924.47 and 358.55 is: 537.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.98 : 1,924.47 = 358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.98/1,924.47 = 358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.98x = 1,924.47 × 358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.98x = 690,017.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,017.28/1,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.82

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