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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.13, 1,924.34 and 358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.13, 1,924.34 and 358.61 is: 537.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.13 : 1,924.34 = 358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.13/1,924.34 = 358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.13x = 1,924.34 × 358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.13x = 690,076.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,076.15/1,283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.81

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