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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.33, 1,925.07 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.33, 1,925.07 and 358.86 is: 538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.33 : 1,925.07 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.33/1,925.07 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.33x = 1,925.07 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.33x = 690,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,830.62/1,283.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.31

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